EPISODE · Sep 17, 2021 · 9 MIN
The BIGGEST Internet Scams of 2021
from NBTV: Your Money, Your Data, Your Life · host Naomi Brockwell
In this digital realm there are lots of scammers who will try to pick your digital pockets, so you need to learn to be street smart. Here are some BIG scams to watch out for, which I have either seen personally or have had close friends fall victim to.As a general rule, never give out your private information, passwords or account numbers out to anyone who calls you unannounced - no matter who they claim to be!In this video we’ll give you the best ways to know your enemy and protect yourself:00:00 - Intro00:56 - Giveaways01:54 - Don’t trust the “celebrities”02:34 - Popular email phishing scams03:11 - DON’T CLICK ON THE LINK04:32 - Your phone number is PUBLIC05:27 - SCAM: Appeals to authority06:00 - The FAMILY TRAGEDY scam06:42 - How well do you know that person you’re chatting to online?07:11 - Grooming07:59 - 2FA08:26 - Vaults08:44 - Passwords (watch https://youtu.be/wPQrLkHLWJ4 for good password hygiene!)I will NEVER contact you to offer advice, counseling, or free crypto and neither will any REAL person. Scammers can do LOTS of damage, so be vigilant and share this information with your family, especially those who may be older or less comfortable in the digital realm!Produced by NBTV members: Lee Rennie, Will Sandoval, and Naomi BrockwellTo make a tax-deductible (in the US) donation to my channel, visit https://www.nbtv.media/supportSign up for the free cryptobeat newsletter here:https://cryptobeat.substack.com/Beware of scammers, I will never give you a phone number or reach out to you with investment advice. I do not give investment advice.Visit the NBTV website:https://nbtv.mediaSupport the show
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In this digital realm there are lots of scammers who will try to pick your digital pockets, so you need to learn to be street smart. Here are some BIG scams to watch out for, which I have either seen personally or have had close friends fall victim to. As a general rule, never give out your private information, passwords or account numbers out to anyone who calls you unannounced - no matter who they claim to be! In this video we’ll give you the best ways to know your enemy and protec...
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