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Scam Alert Checklist

A printable five-point check to keep near the phone.

Print this and keep it by your telephone.

1. Was this unexpected? 2. Is it urgent? 3. Does it want gift cards, wire transfer, cryptocurrency or a payment app? 4. Does the web address really belong to who it claims? 5. Can I verify it by calling a number I looked up myself?

Two or more yes answers to 1-3 means stop and call someone you trust.

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