If someone contacts you unexpectedly and tells you to buy gold bars and hand them to someone (anyone!) to “protect your money,” you’ve spotted a scam. Instead of doing what they say, stop. Want to know how these scams work and how to avoid them? Read on.
You might get a message, email, or call saying your bank account or computer was hacked. Or they say your name and Social Security number are linked to crimes. To gain your trust, they say they’re government agents or law enforcement (they’re not) — and then they pressure you to act fast. To “protect your money,” they tell you to buy gold bars and hand them to someone. Or they say to move your money to a “secure government” account or withdraw cash and give it to someone to “keep it safe.” But those are all scams. (Read More)
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