SCAMMERS TELL YOU THERE IS A PROBLEM & YOU MUST PAY MONEY TO SOLVE IT

Example:

Telling you there’s a warrant for your arrest, there’s a virus on your computer, or a family member has had an emergency or is in jail.

SCAMMERS TELL YOU TO PAY IN A VERY SPECIFIC WAY

Example:

Gift cards, cryptocurrency, bitcoin or money wire.

SCAMMERS TELL YOU THAT YOU NEED TO ACT RIGHT AWAY

Example:

Telling you not to hang up or talk to anyone else.