51: Scam of the Month, Top Scams Targeting Women (ft. Luis + Catherine)

<p>In alignment with Women's History Month, Luis and Catherine share the top three scams targeting women in 2020 and 10 tips for guarding against them!</p> <p><br></p> <p><em>If you think you've been the victim of a scam, you can report it to BBB's Scam Tracker at </em><a href="https://www.bbb.org/scamtracker"><em>bbb.org/scamtracker</em></a><em>.&nbsp;</em></p> <p><br></p> <p><u>10 Tips to guarding against scams:</u></p> <ol> <li><strong>Never send money via gift card or wire transfer to someone you have never met face-to-face.</strong></li> <li><strong>Avoid clicking on links or opening attachments in unsolicited emails.</strong></li> <li><strong>Don’t believe everything you see.</strong></li> <li><strong>Double check your online purchase is secure before checking out.</strong></li> <li><strong>Use extreme caution when dealing with anyone you’ve met online.</strong></li> <li><strong>Never share personally identifiable information with someone who has contacted you unsolicited</strong>, whether it’s over the phone, by email, on social media, even at your front door.</li> <li><strong>Resist the pressure to act immediately.</strong></li> <li><strong>Use secure and traceable transactions.</strong></li> <li><strong>Whenever possible, work with local businesses.</strong></li> <li><strong>Be cautious about what you share on social media.&nbsp;</strong></li> </ol> <p><br></p>