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domain name in the email address to ensure it matches what you'd expect to see.
3. Beware of urgency and pressure tactics - Be cautious of communications urging immediate action or pressuring you to invest quickly with promises of guaranteed or unusually high returns. And be wary of investment opportunities based on alleged "insider" or confidential information. Remember: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
4. Check before giving remote access to your computer - Before giving someone remote access, especially if they proactively contact you saying there's an issue or suspected fraud, call the phone number listed on your financial institution's public site to verify you're speaking with someone from the firm.
If you get an unsolicited call offering to fix a computer problem, hang up immediately. Companies like Apple and Microsoft will not contact you for tech support unless you've requested help, and they won't ask for personal information.
5. Don't give sensitive information - Is someone asking for credit card details, your Social Security number, or your one-time password? That's a red flag. Never share sensitive information unless you're sure you know who you're dealing with. Be skeptical of anyone requesting that you share your one-time password, as criminals may be requesting your code so they can login and access your money.
6. Don't send money to someone you don't know - There are so many easy ways to send money these days. Be extra cautious. Make it a rule to never send money to someone you don't know, someone you think you may know but aren't sure, or someone you've only met online.