Red flags that can help you avoid being scammed in the future

One thing I have learned is that minds that are closed are easy targets for scammers. Minds that believe what they hear without questioning it, whether it is in emails, on social media, or even from friends, are easy targets for scammers. I believe in approaching everything with an open mind and asking myself questions such as:

“Does this add up?”
“Have I seen this information contradicted elsewhere?”
“What is this person’s motive for sending this information?”
An open mind is not the same as being gullible. Having an open mind is being inquisitive and discerning. If I am unsure about something or something doesn’t add up, I take the time to look into it further. Einstein’s theory of independent thinking is helpful in this situation because I am to question what I am told, even by “trusted” sources.

Contribution Over Status

I have also learned that those people who’ll do anything to attain their status, likes, and followers, are easier to be scammed. This is because scammers know how to take advantage of our need to be successful or powerful. They offer us shortcuts, exclusive deals, and membership in elite groups.