Could you spot a financial scam?

Part of securing your finances is being on the lookout for scams; if you know what they look like you can recognize them early and avoid getting caught up in them. They can be hard to spot since the whole point is to appear legitimate but there are usually a few details that give them away. 

If you get a phone call, email, or message out of the blue watch for a sense of urgency from the person you’re talking to, a request for strange payment methods, or a demand of secrecy. These three things are key to most scams. So what can you do if you suspect a scam but aren’t sure? Basically the opposite of what they want.  Read our full article here for all the details.