Lottery Scams and The Old Friend Scams
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Lottery Scams
In this tempting scam, you get an e-mail, often from Canada or the Netherlands, saying you’ve won money in a lottery. To claim the cash, you simply need to verify your identity. Ummm, not to burst your bubble, but if you didn’t enter the lottery, it’s highly unlikely that you managed to win it. Repeat after us: S-C-A-M.
The “Old Friend” Scams
Someone e-mails you claiming to be a long-lost friend, maybe someone from a chatroom, and asks you some seemingly innocent questions. But remember: Friends don’t make friends fill out questionnaires! This is an identity thief trying to weasel info out of you, like your birth date and your interests, which could help them figure out your password. Don’t respond.
