8 Internet Scams That Are Stealing People’s Money

8) Stop scammers service

This one is quite ironic. You may receive an email, or click on an ad that promises a new service that can completely protect you and your assets from scammers. For a monthly fee, or a one-time annual fee, you will no longer have to concern yourself with the scam phone calls, phishing emails or even the scam websites you inadvertently visit.

They will do everything under the sun to protect you. How do you know this is legit? Well, they offer a money-back guarantee and will protect you for up to one million dollars in damages. That’s a guarantee, so it must be true.

Well, sadly it’s not. Unfortunately, the only way to stop scammers is to be cautious and proactive if you have any hint of fraud. That would include verifying all information you receive that requests personal or financial information. It is your job to stay one step ahead of scammers, because they are diligently trying, and some succeeding, to stay one step ahead of you.