When the economy is struggling it brings a myriad of problems with it. Finding out how to pay your bills when you are not working is something that millions of Americans are working through right now. Keeping your business financially stable is also a huge issue for many people. As finances get more stressful other issues will also arise. One issue that Advanced Private Investigator & Security of Miami, FL is concerned about is an increase of fraud. There are a few reasons that we except fraud cases to increase. First, when people get desperate emotionally or financially they often turn to questionable methods to obtain money. Second, when people are emotional they tend not to think things through as carefully. This makes them more likely to be a fraud victim than normal. Today we are going to give you a few tips to help you from becoming a victim of fraud.
Fake or Spoof Caller ID?
Frequently scammers will call you on your phones to make contact. When these calls pop up on your caller ID you should be leery about believing what your caller ID says. The name and number that is listed on your caller ID is not always real. If you have any doubt about the call we suggest that you ask for a number to call them back on. Many times, this stumps the person on the other line which will help you know if they are legit or not.
Internet Frauds & Scamming Websites
In order to make a living, scammers have to be very smooth talkers. You may not catch onto the fact that they are scammers at first. As the conversation continues you may begin to have your doubts about the person on the other line. Keep talking to them and hop online. Do an online search for current scams. You may want to put in the type of scam that they are trying to rope you into. Many scammers say they are from the IRS. If you search IRS scams you may find evidence that this person is using the same tactics mentioned online. If you do, hang up immediately. As you talk to them they will eventually ask you for personal information or money. If anyone asks you for these things hang up immediately. Any institution that would be calling you regarding you a real account of yours would only verify parts of your personal information and they would not be asking for money over the phone unexpectedly. Another warning sign that the phone call or email is a scam is that they are asking for money upfront for a service that you are going to receive or a prize that you have won. Never pay upfront for a promise of any kind. Once you send that money you will likely not get it back.
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If you have any doubts about whether you are being targeted by a scammer give Advanced Private Investigator & Security of Miami a call. We can help you answer any questions you may have. If you have indeed been the victim of fraud we can perform an investigation for you and hopefully recover your money for you.
