3. They Ask for Personal Information
Scam sign: The message or caller asks for your Social Security number, bank details, card number, password, Medicare number, or one-time verification code.
A common trick is asking you to “confirm your identity.” Scammers may sound professional and claim they are protecting your account, but they are actually trying to steal access.
A serious warning sign is when someone asks for a code sent to your phone. That code may allow them to log in to your account.
What to do:
Do not share passwords, banking details, or verification codes with anyone who contacts you unexpectedly.