5 Usual Scam Trends Which You Can Face Anytime Anywhere!

Technology is progressing fast and so are we. There is unlimited access to information now in the online space. But data security risks are also growing by leaps and bounds keeping pace with the growth in technology. There is always curiosity around to learn something new and innovate, but greed to become wealthy without hard work is also there, which leads to scams and hacking. There are tons of scammers and smart thieves who are busy in stealing user data and credentials across the world. Scammers can attack you online, on the street as well as at your doorstep too. There are some measures which need to be implemented to play it safe in this dangerous world:

1. Scams at your doorstep: 

When you are feeling relaxed at your home you might be highly vulnerable too due to some con artist. These doorstep scammers are on hunt for senior citizens and they try to persuade the potential customers to buy some worthless products at high prices. Some sell maintenance services while others claim to be a city official who perform different tests and extract personal information to be covered under a survey. But citizens can always stop these scams and that too easily. Always remember to ask for official documents and proper identification.

2. Online dating and marriage scams: 

There are several people for whom marriage is just a contract to get the green card in the U.S. These people offer handsome incentives for the would-be better half. But dating scams are somewhat different. Though the chat process is going healthy enough, a personal meeting in coming days looks to be impossible. This kind of scam leads to mental crisis resulting in deeper problems. Sometimes people start dating online and ask for money to visit the developed countries, where the other person might be settled, and once the loan is granted, the scammer simply disappears. So online love-seekers need to be very cautious of these financial dates.

3. Email and phone scams to get rich quickly: 

Emails and phones are full with huge monetary rewards as well as handsome investment proposals. Random lottery offers, which you may not have even applied for, keep coming asking for your information. It's better have control on greed and think realistically. Get suspicious of deals which are sounding too good to be real. Have extensive research on these kinds of notorious scammers.

4. Charity scams: 

This is an appalling one as it targets the most kind-hearted people around the world who are likely to make a contribution to a noble cause. These kind of scams come in different forms, for example, people ask for money for child's operation, and sometimes formal and polite people stop you on the street, or some may come to your doorstep and ask for donation. You better prefer such people who are asking for money aggressively. If you are interested in charity, donate money with a verified organisation.

5. Airport security scams: 

If you are traveling frequently, then be extra cautious and keep observing your luggage as their are several thieves who may just run away with your luggage. Such thieves work in teams. You should also be careful while connecting to the public Wi-Fi network or use Bluetooth in airports as it can result in your phone being hacked. So it's best you avoid such public Wi-Fi connections and use a VPN on your laptop for better security.

Courtesy: Lifehack