September 7, 2021
The Paper Of Record for Fannin County Texas
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SCAMS
SCAMS, they come in many forms and schemes, and yes, they can be clever in their at-
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tack as they have been doing this for a long time. I must confess that even being in this pro-
fession, I too, almost fell prey to one. They will reach out to
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that’s been injured and needs money for medical care, a warrant will be issued for owing the IRS if you don’t pay, the Social Security Administration is going to take legal action and freeze your accounts, a bill hasn’t been paid, or even winnings that you need to pay the taxes before you receive your winnings. The one thing in common, they all ask for money through the purchase of gift cards, money wires, phone app transfers, checks or fund transfers from your bank. There are simply too many schemes made by these criminals to possibly cover them all, but I would hope this gives a good idea. I first say trust your gut, if you think it seems suspicious or too good to be true then it probably is. Second, don’t react immediately or take their word for it! They may have contacted you but you’re not required to respond immediately. Do your own research first and check the details: contact your loved one or other family members, are they really in jail or hurt, contact the business in question, check your payment history, and check for possible scams matching what you’ve encountered. All of these are simple steps to take to prevent you from becoming a victim. Third, if you’re still not sure, reach out to a trusted person to assist you or contact your local law enforcement. Thank you again for reading, until next month, look out for one another!
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