Detect a fraudster.
It is not a new thing in our society of nowadays that fraudulent activities is everywhere. Even though the government keeps trying their possible best to curb the said activities, fraudsters still develops different strategies which makes it difficult for only government to deal with....
Fraud aka 419 has caused alot of damages to people and the society at large.
This article will expose some common tricks used by fraudsters.
One is called Sms alert trick: This happened when you received a message (SMS) that your account ATM has been blocked and you will need to provide some information to open it back , don't bother to give them any form of retort either by SMS or calling.
Another tricked used by them is called Whatsapp Hacking: This type is very rampant, a WhatsApp account will be hacked to perpetrate their evil works. They will the hacked profile to dupe relatives and friends of the user.
To prevent this you need to put a two way verification password on your WhatsApp, this will prevent threat from hackers except if you disclose your verification number to a third party.
How to do this: open your whatsApp, go to settings, click on account then click on two-step verification and input the numbers you won't forget. That's all... Now you are free from whatsApp hackers.
To prevent this you need to put a two way verification password on your WhatsApp, this will prevent threat from hackers except if you disclose your verification number to a third party.
How to do this: open your whatsApp, go to settings, click on account then click on two-step verification and input the numbers you won't forget. That's all... Now you are free from whatsApp hackers.
Lastly is Calling Scam, this is very common before but it's still very much in town. They will give you a calling pretending to be a relative or a friend in US and any overseas country, telling you how to intend to bless you and how much they have missed you. Immediately they noticed that you have fall for their pretence, they will move to the next plan which is to create a way to make you pay.
To deal with this, you must not be too forward to accept that you know or have somebody abroad. Be calm and don't flow with them too much, they are always under pressure too, even though they might sound relaxed to fool you. Cut the call and tell him or her that you know he/she is a fraudster and never to call you again
To deal with this, you must not be too forward to accept that you know or have somebody abroad. Be calm and don't flow with them too much, they are always under pressure too, even though they might sound relaxed to fool you. Cut the call and tell him or her that you know he/she is a fraudster and never to call you again
These are few but most used means of getting people duped of their valuables. Keep eyes on ground, always stay careful and ensure you inform your family and friend too.
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