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Abibisika (Black Gold) Points
Be aware of Scammers (Wolves in sheep clothing)
Trust No One!
Trust but verify, not by their WORDS, but what they actually DO to support you.
Be calm and do the necessary work to keep safe and protect your family.
How to decide if you should click on links you receive through Internet communications:
Internet communications Examples:
· Text messages in SMS text applications (app).
· Text in links in emails.
· Text in links in Social Media apps.
Steps 1:
Do not click on links
· Select and Copy Service Provider “HTTP URL” link to text or note pad app.
· Copy top level “DNS Domains” only
· Perform search on top level “DNS Domains” URL view under links
Step 2:
Performing URL security check:
· Is top level “DNS Domains” reported safe or Un-safe?
· (Safe) You can proceed and click on link – IF – Reported safe
· (Un-safe) You Should-not proceed – IF – Reported past abuse
Steps 3:
Investigate and inquire more as follows:
Contact your Bank, Utility company, Service providers safe and known contact channels.
Service Providers Contact Examples:
· Call the phone number on back of your credit / mobile cards
· Phone number on your utility bills / accounts contracts
· Go to or call phone mobile office / store
· Go to Bank office
Performing URL security check:
scamadviser.com
Check if a website is a scam website or a legit website. ScamAdviser helps identify if a webshop is fraudulent or infected with malware, or conducts phishing, fraud, scam and spam activities. Use our free trust and site review checker.
