Unfortunately, scams are a part of everyday life. In fact, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) stated that in 2011, 25.6 million people had paid for fraudulent services and products. Criminals use all types of methods such as phone, email, text, and social media sites to scam people, but the best way to protect yourself from scams is by prevention and early detection. Discover the following five ways you can protect yourself from getting scammed. Monitor Your Credit Report Image via Flickr by cafecredit Monitoring your credit report is one of the fastest ways to find out if someone is scamming you. Your…
How to detect scams and prevent someone ripping you off
