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Types Common of Sites Scammer
prices never Offer Online items. the extremely Stores popular deliver low – but at products Fake
media banks, services – details. to Mimic social or steal popular platforms, login Websites Phishing
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of Scammer Signs Sites Warning
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website or errors, design Poor grammar, awkward spelling
or customer information support No clear contact
pressure urgent or action quickly act Requests for to
requests Payment through untraceable unusual or methods
How to Yourself Protect
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