Red Flags

    • Indian / Asian accent
    • Suspicious calls or texts or messages
    • ANYONE asking for money
    • ANYONE asking for gift cards
    • ANYONE asking you to log into your bank website
    • Anyone asking you to go to your computer
    • Domain names incorrect
    • Anyone on the phone asking you to lie
    • Any link that takes you to a Microsoft or
      Google Login
    • Any bad grammar or bad spelling
    • Any mention of getting Bitcoin
    • Any mention of bank transfers
    • Any mention of wire transfers
    • Any mention of CashApp, Zelle, Venmo
    • Anything that feels dirty or nefarious
    • Asking you to hollow out a book, insert cash, then mail
    • AnyDesk
    • UltraViewer
    • UltraVNC
    • Unsolicited Contact
    • Personal Information Request
    • Too Good to Be True Offer
    • Pressure to act quickly
    • Unusual Payment Methods
    • Mismatched email addresses
    • Incorrect domain name
    • Links from Emails or Messages
    • Unverifiable contact information
    • Inconsistencies in story details
    • Request for remote access to your computer
    • High pressure sales tactics
    • Lack of official documentation (job offers)
    • ANY request/demand for money
    • Untraceable methods of communication
    • One email
    • No street address
    • Only one phone number
    • Change in banking details
    • Anything hostile or threatening