A cloned account messages your real friends with a story about a grant they say you both received.
A friend request from someone who is already your friend.
A cloned account messages your real friends with a story about a grant they say you both received.
Principles to remember
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Don’t trust the name on the screen
The name on your screen shows what someone wants you to think. The actual caller or sender is a separate question.
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If you did not start the conversation, you are not in control of it
Whoever initiates contact sets the script. Reset by closing the channel and reaching out yourself.
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Verify any money request through a second channel, even from people you know
If a friend, boss, or family member messages you needing money or gift cards quickly, confirm through a different channel before you do anything.