As scams crop up capitalizing on our Covid-19 fears, we should be ready to practice 'social distancing' to protect ourselves from being conned.
Remember those “Nigerian Prince” email scams? Also known as ‘advance fee’ scams, they usually sought money up-front in return for a more lucrative amount later on. Many fell for this get-rich plot despite its often-ridiculous premise and promise – and still do.
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Danial Rahman
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