Safety Nets: Spot & Stop Fraud, Scams, & Manipulation

  Quick Links: Understanding Overpayment Scams How Do Overpayment Scams Work? Common Overpay Scam Messages and Tricks What To Do If You Receive Such a Message Frequently Asked Questions Understanding Overpayment Scams Were you ever contacted online by someone claiming to have paid you more than they should? If so you could be dealing with an overpayment scam which is a common trick used by scammers to steal your money. In this Safety Nets article, I will explain how overpayment scams work, what the messages look like, and most importantly, how you can protect yourself from falling victim. Let us get down to it. An overpayment scam is designed to trick you into believing you received too much money for something. The scammer then asks you to send back the extra amount from your own money. Usually the so-called first payment is fake, non-existent, or stolen and will later disappear. On the contrary the money you send back is real and you lose it. Overpayment scams are most...

  How To Know If A Viral Side Hustle Is A Scam Before You Lose Money Quick Links: Can A Viral Side Hustle Be Fake? 8 Signs That A Viral Side Hustle Is A Scam 7 Steps To Protect Yourself Against Scam Viral Side Hustles Frequently Asked Questions Can A Viral Side Hustle Be Fake? We are today in a digital world where new side hustles pop up online and everywhere daily. They seem to go viral by the seconds and are broadcast  on TikTok, WhatsApp, Instagram, in group chats. It is not surprising that most of us find it impossible to resist them or any opportunity to make extra money from our phones. However, I need to frankly point you to a fact. It is not every viral  opportunity we should regard as genuine, legitimate, or safe. As a matter of fact, some of them are deliberately tailored to deceive and lure you into a duper's trap. As a result, it will save you a lot of stress if you can discover how to identify fake ones early enough. That's precisely what this Safety...