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How does the scammer know my name?

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How does the scammer know my name?

Spammers often release information-gathering programs called “bots” to collect the names and e-mail addresses of people who post to specific newsgroups. Bots can get this information from both recent and old posts.

What type of information would a scammer want?

Fraudsters need just three pieces of personal information to steal your identity, most of which can be found on your Facebook profile. All it takes is your name, date of birth and address for fraudsters to steal your identity and access your bank accounts, take out loans or take out mobile phones in your name.

What can a scammer do with my name and email address?

What Can a Scammer Do With My Email Address?

  • They Can Impersonate You.
  • They Can Crack the Passwords on Your Other Accounts.
  • They Can Use It to Crack Email-Based Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
  • They Can Collect Sensitive Information.
  • They Can Steal Your Identity.
  • They Can Learn When You’re Out.
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Is it possible to spot a fake soldier?

Real U.S. military members are suffering from identity theft and other kinds of fraud. Most of the pictures and information used in fake profiles come from legitimate soldiers serving – or who have served – in Syria, Iraq or Afghanistan. This makes military scams more believable and less likely to be spotted.

How do I report spoofed caller ID spoofing?

Report caller ID spoofing to the Federal Communications Commission. You can report either online or by phone at 1-888-225-5322. For more help in resolving consumer issues, you can report scams to your state consumer protection office. Protect Yourself From Telephone Scams. Remember these tips to avoid being a victim of a telephone scam: Do

How can you tell if someone is scamming you on Facebook?

If you do an image search and the person’s photo appears under several different names, you’re probably dealing with a scammer. And if the person’s online profile disappears a few days after they meet you, that’s another tip-off.

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What to do if you get scammed on the phone?

Report Telephone Scams. However, federal agencies don’t investigate individual cases of telephone scams. Report telephone scams to the Federal Trade Commission, either online or by phone at 1-877-382-4357. This is the primary government agency that collects scam complaints.