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Scammers are devious but very inventive people. They are always trying to come up with new ways to trick you and steal your money. The scams below are some of the most common scams. While they have been around for a while, these scams are often adapted to new technology as well as current trends and events.

 

Psychic scammers claim that you are in danger or predict trouble and offer a solution, such as ‘winning’ lottery numbers or a lucky charm – for a hefty fee.

Scams that exploit your romantic or compassionate side through expensive dating services, or pretending to be interested but then asking for money.

Taking advantage of people’s generosity and kindness by asking for donations to a fake charity, or impersonating a real charity.

You may be pressured into buying goods which do not live up to the seller’s claims or charged for work you did not agree to or is substandard.

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