1. Business opportunity scam A scammer may contact you with a fake business opportunity or crypto investment that they claim will guarantee significant returns with little to no risk or effort on your part. They will often act as if the matter is urgent in an attempt to pressure you into pr...
You may receive a text or email that says an order has been placed, even though you know you didn’t shop at that retailer or buy that item. This is a common tactic scammers use to trick unsuspecting consumers into clicking fraudulent links or calling and engaging with the scammers. ...
Athletes’ wealth also can make them targets of scammers. Chapman advises athletes follow the old adage, “if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.” While some players marry before they go pro, those who marry later may opt for a prenuptial agreement to protect their wealth....