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1. Always verify the identity of the person or organization contacting you.

2. Do not share personal information over the phone or email unless you initiated the contact.

3. Be skeptical of unsolicited calls, emails, or messages.

4. Research unfamiliar companies before doing business with them.

5. Use secure websites (look for HTTPS) when making online transactions.

6. Be cautious of offers that seem too good to be true.

7. Do not click on links or download attachments from unknown senders.

8. Use strong, unique passwords for different accounts.

9. Enable two-factor authentication where possible.

10. Regularly update your passwords.

11. Be wary of high-pressure sales tactics.

12. Do not send money to someone you have never met in person.

13. Be cautious of requests for payment via wire transfer or gift cards.

14. Monitor your bank and credit card statements regularly.

15. Report any suspicious activity to your bank immediately.

16. Shred documents containing personal information before disposing of them.

17. Use antivirus software and keep it updated.

18. Keep your operating system and software up to date.

19. Be cautious of pop-up ads and avoid clicking on them.

20. Do not share personal information on social media.

21. Use privacy settings on social media to limit what others can see.

22. Avoid using public Wi-Fi for sensitive transactions.

23. Use a virtual private network (VPN) when accessing public Wi-Fi.

24. Verify charity organizations before making donations.

25. Be cautious of investment opportunities that promise high returns with little risk.

26. Do not give in to threats or intimidation from callers.

27. Be aware of phishing scams and how to recognize them.

28. Be cautious of job offers that require payment upfront.

29. Do not provide personal information on unfamiliar websites.

30. Verify the legitimacy of online reviews and testimonials.

31. Be skeptical of “free trial” offers that require credit card information.

32. Use a credit card rather than a debit card for online purchases.

33. Be aware of rental scams and verify properties before making payments.

34. Do not share your social security number unless absolutely necessary.

35. Be cautious of medical scams and verify the source of any medical information.

36. Use reputable security software and keep it updated.

37. Be cautious of messages claiming you have won a prize or lottery.

38. Verify the identity of anyone requesting to access your computer remotely.

39. Be aware of romance scams and be cautious when meeting people online.

40. Report suspicious emails and messages to the appropriate authorities.

41. Do not download software or apps from unknown sources.

42. Use secure payment methods when making purchases online.

43. Be cautious of emails requesting urgent action.

44. Verify the authenticity of any charity or fundraising effort.

45. Be cautious of unsolicited loan offers.

46. Do not provide payment information for contests or lotteries you did not enter.

47. Be aware of tax scams and verify any communication from tax authorities.

48. Use complex passwords that include a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols.

49. Be cautious of emails claiming to be from official sources that ask for personal information.

50. Verify the sender’s email address in suspicious emails.

51. Do not share login information with anyone.

52. Be cautious of messages claiming to be from family or friends in distress.

53. Verify the legitimacy of online auctions and sellers.

54. Be cautious of “work from home” job offers that require payment upfront.

55. Be aware of real estate scams and verify property listings.

56. Do not share your financial information with unknown parties.

57. Be cautious of “get rich quick” schemes.

58. Verify the source of any unsolicited messages before responding.

59. Be aware of fake tech support scams.

60. Do not provide personal information in response to unsolicited requests.

61. Verify the legitimacy of any service providers or contractors.

62. Be cautious of online surveys requesting personal information.

63. Report any suspicious activity to the appropriate authorities.

64. Be aware of ticket scams and verify the source before purchasing tickets.

65. Do not respond to messages requesting immediate payment or action.

66. Be cautious of fake online stores and verify their legitimacy.

67. Use a password manager to keep track of your passwords.

68. Be cautious of emails claiming to be from your bank or financial institution.

69. Verify the legitimacy of any requests for donations.

70. Be aware of impersonation scams and verify the identity of the caller.

71. Do not provide personal information in response to unsolicited messages.

72. Be cautious of emails containing grammatical or spelling errors.

73. Verify the source of any investment opportunities.

74. Be aware of vacation rental scams and verify properties before booking.

75. Do not provide personal information to unknown parties.

76. Be cautious of messages claiming to be from government agencies.

77. Verify the legitimacy of any job offers.

78. Be cautious of emails requesting payment for goods or services you did not order.

79. Do not share personal information on public forums or websites.

80. Be aware of scholarship scams and verify the source of any offers.

81. Verify the legitimacy of any business or service provider before making payments.

82. Be cautious of messages claiming to be from official sources that ask for payment.

83. Report any suspicious activity to the appropriate authorities.

84. Be aware of counterfeit products and verify the source before purchasing.

85. Do not respond to messages requesting personal information or payment.

86. Be cautious of messages containing urgent or threatening language.

87. Verify the source of any charitable donations before making a contribution.

88. Be aware of mortgage scams and verify the legitimacy of any offers.

89. Do not share your personal information with unknown parties.

90. Be cautious of messages claiming to be from law enforcement or government agencies.

91. Verify the legitimacy of any travel offers before making payments.

92. Be aware of online dating scams and verify the identity of the person you are communicating with.

93. Do not provide personal information in response to unsolicited requests.

94. Be cautious of messages requesting you to update your account information.

95. Verify the legitimacy of any requests for financial information.

96. Be aware of counterfeit goods and verify the source before purchasing.

97. Do not share personal information with unknown parties.

98. Be cautious of messages claiming to be from official sources that ask for personal information.

99. Verify the source of any requests for payment before making a contribution.

100. Report any suspicious activity to the appropriate authorities.

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