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It's just SO easy not to get these problems.
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Don't click any links from people/companies you do not know, and hover over any embedded links to see what the address is - 100% of scams will say something like "Paypal", but the address will be something odd.
99.9% of banks do not email you account related info. EVER. I know my bank does NOT email any account stuff. Nor will Paypal.
To check on something you MAY be a bit unsure of, just go to the webpage of the company yourself, NOT through a provided link.
And create specific filters - I do not get a SINGLE scam or advertising email, yet the wife, who does not set up properly, receives at least 40 scam and advertising emails daily.
As to my scammer in Spain, the worm is squirming. I told him that Interpol and the Spanish Policia Judicial were asking me questions... he's gone VERY silent (he scam emailed me though this very website)
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