14 TIPS TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM FRAUD
1. Spot imposters. Scammers often pretend to be someone you trust, like a government official, a family member, a charity, or a company you do business with. Don’t send money or give out personal information in response to an unexpected request — whether it comes as a text, a phone call, or an email.
2. DO ONLINE SEARCHES . TYPE A COMPANY OR PRODUCT NAME INTO YOUR
favorite search engine with words like “review,” “complaint” or “scam.”
Or search for a phrase that describes your situation. ” You can even search for phone numbers to see if other people have reported them as scams.
3. Don’t believe your caller ID . Technology makes it easy for scammers to fake caller ID information, so the name and number you see aren’t always real. If someone calls asking for money or personal information, hang up. If you think the caller might be telling the truth, call back to a number you know is genuine.
4. Don’t pay upfront for a promise . Someone might ask you to pay in advance for things like debt relief, credit and loan offers, mortgage assistance, or a job. They might even say you’ve won a prize, but first you have to pay taxes or fees. If you do, they will probably take the money and disappear.

https://newsdailytech.com/2018/09/20/14-tips-to-protect-yourself-from-fraud/