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Never share any personal financial information, such as your social security number, credit card numbers, bank information, etc
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Never - under any circumstances - deposit or cash a check or money order for someone else.
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If you send explicit pictures to someone, those pictures can be used to blackmail you.
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If someone promises you something (especially while online) that seems too good to be true, it probably is.
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Be aware a scammer will sometimes take the time to form a bond or relationship before asking for money. And when a scammer asks for money, the reason given is often because of some sort of emergency.
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If someone does something illegal, you should report it to the authorities.
Safety tips are general in nature and not intended to cover all or most adverse consequences of interacting with others.
Always Use Caution!!
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