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Protect yourself

Ways to spot and avoid scams

Common signs that something is a scam and steps you can take to protect yourself.

What to do if you've been scammed

Steps you can take straight away to limit the damage and protect yourself from further loss.

Help someone who's being scammed

You can play a vital role in protecting your loved one from harm if they're the target of a scam.

Attempts to gain your personal information

Scammers use all kinds of sneaky approaches to steal your personal details. Once obtained, they can use your identity to commit fraudulent activities such as using your credit card or opening a bank account.

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