What are common online money scams, and how can I avoid them?

[XKUBI]

Online money scams come in various forms, and scammers are constantly evolving their tactics to trick people into parting with their money or sensitive information. Here are some common online money scams and tips on how to avoid them:
Phishing Scams:
Avoidance: Be cautious about clicking on links in emails or messages. Verify the legitimacy of the website by checking the URL. Don't enter personal information on websites linked through unsolicited emails.

 

[Kirubel]

There are a lots of scammers on the online money making world and they use many ways to scam you and take your money, and each time they come with new strategy and new technic to still your money, the only thing that you have to do in order to be safe from those scammers is not to send any money for any person that askes you money.

 

[duniquefx]

There are a few common online money scams that you should be aware of. One of the most common is the advance-fee scam, where scammers promise to send you money but first require that you pay a small "fee" to release the funds. Another common scam is the fake check scam, where scammers send you a check that appears to be real but is actually fake, and then ask you to wire them money back. Finally, phishing scams are also common, where scammers send emails that appear to be from a legitimate company but are actually trying to steal your personal information.

 

[freelancermaria]

I'd have to say online lottery scams. There are many instances I received a message containing the same content "You won the lottery." And if I want to claim my prize, I must pay a fee. Others are investment scams and online shopping scams.

 

[eLdavis]

Majority of them usually come in investing schemes. They tell you a good investment that would give you tempting and watering cash back in a short period of time. but all that is to lure you in and steal your money. Another popular one is when they tell you to click on a link

 

[aninditasen]

Online money scams come in various forms, and scammers are constantly evolving their tactics to trick people into parting with their money or sensitive information. Here are some common online money scams and tips on how to avoid them:
Phishing Scams:
Avoidance: Be cautious about clicking on links in emails or messages. Verify the legitimacy of the website by checking the URL. Don't enter personal information on websites linked through unsolicited emails.

I clicked on a link only once but my bank security system is very secure so the OTP did not generate. I have become careful from then on.

 

[AruneBend]

truly a lot of scammers these days if you won't be aware of them they can scam you easily that is why it is so popular but if you will be careful you won't be a victim there are ways to protect yourself from them

 

[Abdulhamid01]

Online money scams come in various forms, and scammers are constantly evolving their tactics to trick people into parting with their money or sensitive information. Here are some common online money scams and tips on how to avoid them:
Phishing Scams:
Avoidance: Be cautious about clicking on links in emails or messages. Verify the legitimacy of the website by checking the URL. Don't enter personal information on websites linked through unsolicited emails.

Also, don't send out OTP's to anyone as your account can be accessed through that .Well, young ones understand this a lot but the old may not and that's why they are always the target in this case

 

[aninditasen]

truly a lot of scammers these days if you won't be aware of them they can scam you easily that is why it is so popular but if you will be careful you won't be a victim there are ways to protect yourself from them

That's what I am doing now. I don't click on any link that looks fictitious.

 

[Abdulrahman]

Common online money scams include phishing, pyramid schemes, and fake job offers. Avoid them by verifying sources, being cautious with personal information, and staying informed about common scams.

 

[aninditasen]

Common online money scams include phishing, pyramid schemes, and fake job offers. Avoid them by verifying sources, being cautious with personal information, and staying informed about common scams.

Thanks for the guidance. I have been cheated with fake job offers. They took the work but didn't pay me.

 

[monster_masterpiece]

Thanks for the guidance. I have been cheated with fake job offers. They took the work but didn't pay me.

The problem some people get other work and don't pay on freelancing platforms like upwork so you need for example to verify buyer reputation and verified payment gateway method before sending connects to be hired for a job.

 

[Suba]

There are many types of online money fraud that are common, and in general the victims are registered with their targets who purchased them on the dark web. Fraudsters send wedding invitations via WhatsApp messages and after the recipient clicks or opens the invitation, malware will infiltrate their cellphone and steal financial data, so don't click on messages from people you don't know.

 

[monster_masterpiece]

There are many types of online money fraud that are common, and in general the victims are registered with their targets who purchased them on the dark web. Fraudsters send wedding invitations via WhatsApp messages and after the recipient clicks or opens the invitation, malware will infiltrate their cellphone and steal financial data, so don't click on messages from people you don't know.

A phone need to install mobile version of antivirus but most of people forget to do such an action and just install for PC and forget for mobile phone so this is their fault.

 

[Emma skizzy 247]

There are many different types of online scams such as fake retailers website's.
How to avoid it is to check the website address of any link you follow, and think twice if items look very cheap. These scam sites often put you under pressure by giving you just a few minutes to complete your purchases. Legitimate retailers don’t do this.

 

[monster_masterpiece]

There are many different types of online scams such as fake retailers website's.
How to avoid it is to check the website address of any link you follow, and think twice if items look very cheap. These scam sites often put you under pressure by giving you just a few minutes to complete your purchases. Legitimate retailers don’t do this.

If the purchase process is complicated that means I will not complete the purchase, it doesn't have any relation if this is legit or scam company, people don't like these long forms to complete a purchase, the app could revel all your information from your google account if google signup account instead of long forms that seems to be deprecated or even facebook one.

 

[aninditasen]

The problem some people get other work and don't pay on freelancing platforms like upwork so you need for example to verify buyer reputation and verified payment gateway method before sending connects to be hired for a job.

That's a good idea. I shall have to do these verification from now on.

 

[Abdulhamid01]

There are many types of online money fraud that are common, and in general the victims are registered with their targets who purchased them on the dark web. Fraudsters send wedding invitations via WhatsApp messages and after the recipient clicks or opens the invitation, malware will infiltrate their cellphone and steal financial data, so don't click on messages from people you don't know.

Thanks for the insight, this has never happened to me but to a friend of mine, I was shocked when he narrated his story of how his account details was stolen and robbed online.

 

[HansonU99]

You should try and avoid data entry website most of them are scam they will ask you to pay but will latar run away with your money

 

[Augusta]

Tasks or opportunities that promise high returns with little effort. If it sounds too good to be true, Then stay away from such sites