- rapid affection
- refusal to video-call
- requests for money
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- Slow down. Urgency and pressure are the scammer's main tool — a real request survives a few minutes of checking.
- Never pay with gift cards, wire transfers, or crypto at someone's instruction — those are chosen because they can't be reversed.
- Don't click links or call numbers from an unexpected message. Reach the company using contact info from its official website.
- Never share a verification code, password, or remote access to your device with someone who contacted you.
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