Daniel Erwin with the Better Business Bureau joined Earle Farrell today to teach listeners how to spot scams.
In 2022, scammers and fraudsters made over 40 billion dollars off their victims.
CLICK HERE to download the FREE KWAM NewsTalk Memphis App!Scammers use all sorts of tactics to catch their victims. They often pretend to be from the government, a business, a utility, a tech company, or even a charity.
Erwin gave listeners tips on spotting scams. If someone is pressuring you to pay immediately through the phone, they are likely trying to scam you. Also, if someone offers to send you a check, and have you send them the money from the check, they are giving you a fake check
Daniel Erwin tells listeners to stay alert and if they get any fishy calls to hang up and report the number to the Federal Trade Commission and the Better Business Bureau.
