Imagine you’re sitting there, just minding your own business. Listening to the birds chirping and the breeze rustling the branches of a nearby tree when suddenly, your phone lights up. To your astonishment a big name, A-list celebrity has reached out to you. They are requesting your assistance with an issue only an astute soul, such as yourself, could solve. Weighted down by financial strain, or the prospect of love, you become entranced by the opportunity to help such a prominent figure.
You would be right to feel like this is not a legitimate conversation or inquiry. However, unsuspecting folks fall for these scams at an alarming rate. It’s human nature, isn’t it? We all want to be involved or feel like we have a chance to save the day.
Unfortunately, it’s just not that simple. In a world where emotions and good intentions are exploited at every turn, we must become more skeptical and start wondering what the likelihood would be that a massively popular person would be asking someone they have never had an interaction with for help. It's quite simple to sort out what is what in these situations. Scammers are extremely successful by utilizing similitude, we can often stop the train before it leaves the station. Too good to be true is a statement that often gets used when it comes to poor purchases or opportunities that are unlikely to come to fruition.
Most of us are just regular people living day to day, just trying to provide for our families and make the most of this life we have been given. As sure as the day is long, low life criminals are looking to exploit the human desire to be noticed. Just remember, if you’re the only person in the world that can solve a problem, the problem likely doesn’t exist. Stay sharp, trust your instincts, and remember knowledge is power. By staying informed and vigilant, you can outsmart these scammers and keep your loved ones safe.