Con

Promising fake, low-risk, high-reward investment opportunities.

The "confidence" part means they focus on making you trust them before asking for anything. bank account details

Never give your Social Security number, bank account details, or passwords to someone who contacts you unexpectedly. 4. Common Types of Cons bank account details

Scammers often ask you to pay via wire transfers, gift cards, or cryptocurrency, which are hard to track. bank account details

Pretending to be a government official (like DMV or IRS) or a family member in need.

Fake emails/texts pretending to be legitimate companies to steal personal information.

Be suspicious of unexpected phone calls, emails, or texts claiming you owe money or have won a prize.