How To Identify Scams

Scammers just never fail to run out of ideas. I know a few people who fell for this one.  You will be sent a SMS message that informs you that you have unpaid fines. And so you worry and click on the link.. and you will then be brought to a fraudulent website that looks like a site where you can pay the fines.. and if you do pay, you have to say goodbye to your money..  You can read more about the scam here https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/over-100-police-reports-filed-on-phishing-scam-purporting-unpaid-lta-fines-and-bills?fbclid=IwAR3g6IGM2Mxy5tJ49u_UD-nnU62NQoOCkrKZ_XUGXqufVVDRGz6LuvD3028 While this scam is pertaining to Singapore, I am sure there are similar ones out there. If ever you are asked to pay money online for whatever reason, always be vigilant. 

  Scams are constantly changing.. Just recently, a scam even appeared in my LinkedIn account! So I opened up a Linkedin to find a message from someone that goes like this... New Regional Fintech/Partnership Opportunity Hi XX, We are extremely impressed with your background, and I would like to introduce you to a business / fintech partnership with a special client of ours. Due to the sensitive nature of this Fintech/partnership, we are contacting you on his behalf. This opportunity does not require you to move. If you are interested, write to Liang zhu at lzhu2294@gmail.com This opportunity is of immense benefit to both parties. Good luck YYY Interim Recruiter @ XXX I tried to google this YYY person and it seemed this was a legitimate person working in a legitimate company So I emailed Liang Zhu.. even though I was still suspicious.. I just wanted to see what this will lead to. A few days later, YYY messaged me and told me that his account was hacked and asked me not to open any l