![]() These scams are also perpetrated by email. The content of the messages varies but popular ones tell the story that the person has been arrested and needs money for bail or that they have fallen ill and need money for hospital treatment. ![]() This message usually requests that they transfer money to an account in a foreign country. SOS or HELP Messages: This scam involves social media account holders receiving messages from persons in their “friends” or “contacts” list saying that they are in trouble in a foreign country and need help.All investment opportunities should be fully researched prior to handing over any money. Investment Scams: Opportunities are advertised on social media sites to invest in products or businesses which are often fake or do not exist. ![]() The victim then becomes tied into a fixed period contract unbeknownst to them and have provided their payment card details to an unknown individual. These scams usually involve the participant signing up for a free trial of a product which is often not genuine instructing them to provide their payment card details upfront. Free Trial Products: Social media sites are often used to lure people into signing up for free trials on products. ![]()
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