Life Hack: The signs of some common scams you should know about

How to avoid falling for scams — and what to do if you or someone you know are affected by them
Life Hack: The signs of some common scams you should know about

If a business or caller is trying to pressure you, tell them you will call them back, and end the call.

Unfortunately, online scams have become a persistant problem of modern life. While you may think yourself savvy, others in your life may fall for ‘obvious’ scams, and other more sophisticated techniques may catch you unawares.

If you or someone you know have been the victim of a scam, you should report it to your local Garda station, and use the online reporting service of the website or forum on which you were scammed, if applicable. 

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