Online scams

Online scam is any internet-based deception adorned to trick people into providing personal or financial information or sending money to a scammer. Common categories of online scams comprise of phishing (using fake emails to steal login details), romance scams (establishing trust to steal money), job scams (fake job offers to steal information), and investment scams (promising high returns for fake investments). To defend yourself, be suspicious of unsolicited offers, verify suspicious links and websites, and report scams to relevant authorities. Beware of online scams, hassle-free!