Instagram<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nSave the scammer\u2019s number on your phone. Open Instagram. Tap the menu bar at the right. Go to Settings<\/em> and then to Account<\/em>. Scroll down to Contacts syncing<\/em>. Turn on Connect contacts<\/em>. Instagram will sync with all the numbers on your phone and determine if they have IG accounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFacebook<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nFacebook has a more versatile search feature. Just type the number on the search bar. The results will show you a list of people, pages, and posts associated with the number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Twitter<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nAdd the number to your Contacts<\/em>. Open Twitter and access Privacy and safety<\/em>. Then tap Discoverability and Contacts<\/em>. Turn on the option to sync your address book contacts. If the person has a Twitter account, you\u2019ll see it there. <\/p>\n\n\n\nTikTok<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nTikTok takes the same approach as IG and Twitter. Sync your contacts using the Profile button. Tap Find Friends<\/em>. Locate the Contacts<\/em> category and tap Find. The social media app will sync with your contacts, and you\u2019ll find if the number is connected to a TikTok account.<\/p>\n\n\n\nCommon Scamming Methods to Watch Out For<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nA little phone call can go a long way, especially for con artists. Here are a few of the most prevalent scams that have conned their victims millions of dollars. Watch out for each one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Advance fee scam<\/strong>. A scammer asks for fees upfront for goods or services they will never send you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Lottery, sweepstakes, or competition scams<\/strong>. An unknown caller reveals you\u2019ve won an overseas lottery or sweepstakes but then asks for a hefty processing fee to release it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Romance or dating scams<\/strong>. The fraudster targets their victims on social media or dating sites. They convince you to have a relationship with them, but they\u2019d be asking for more and more money in the long run.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Banking, credit card, or online account scams<\/strong>. A scammer calls you and pretends to be from your bank or an online payment service. They then proclaim that your account has problems, so you must verify it with all your bank details, including your passwords and PINs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Employment or investment scams<\/strong>. The caller claims a job or investment opportunity for you with significant returns. The only catch is that you\u2019d have to buy your way in.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Charity scams<\/strong>. Scammers pretend to be part of a big charitable organization and ask for a donation. These are scams that pop up during the holidays or after natural disasters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
On a Final Note<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nUltimately, vigilance paired with the correct tools can save you from a substantial financial loss. Phone scams may not go away soon. They\u2019re tricky and slippery. But you can protect yourself with lookup tools and a little social media know-how.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Don\u2019t forget to report uncovered scammers to the authorities to prevent them from victimizing another living soul. And always remember; stay alert.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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