What Is a Scam?
A scam is a fraudulent scheme designed to take advantage of unsuspecting victims. It typically involves the promise of goods, services or financial gains that are never delivered. Scams can be conducted through email, phone calls, text messages and even in person. They often involve convincing victims to provide personal information such as bank account numbers or credit card details which can then be used for identity theft or other criminal activities.
Scammers use various tactics to convince their targets into believing they will benefit from participating in the scam. These include false promises of large sums of money with little effort required on behalf of the victim; offers that seem too good to be true; requests for upfront payments before any service is provided; and threats if payment isn’t made immediately. Victims should always exercise caution when dealing with unfamiliar people online and verify all claims before providing any personal information or making payments.