How Not to Get Scammed ? Survival Guide in the World of Fraud
If you feel like you’re being scammed, you probably already are. Scammers aren’t just some random dudes with shady schemes – they’re psychologists. They know how to manipulate emotions, play on greed, and make you do what benefits them.
To avoid becoming a meal for scammers, remember these four golden rules that will save you money and nerves.
1️⃣ Are they rushing you? – 95% chance it’s a scam
A legit deal never requires you to pay within five minutes. If someone really has something valuable to offer, they’ll find a buyer with or without you.
Here’s how scammers operate:
🚩 "Bro, there’s only one spot left! Hurry up and decide!"
🚩 "Everything’s sold out, but I saved one for you!"
🚩 "Are you in or not? Gotta act fast!"
🔹 How to handle it?
👉 Don’t fall for urgency. Take a pause. If it’s really a scam, the scammer will get nervous and push even harder.
2️⃣ Too good to be true? – 98% chance it’s a scam
If something sounds too good, it’s a trap.
💰 People don’t hand out free money or working schemes.
🔐 If an offer is truly valuable, it stays within private circles.
🤑 Scammers always emphasize "huge benefits" – that’s their main bait.
🚨 Classic scam examples:
❌ "Bro, invest $100 today – get $300 tomorrow!"
❌ "I’m taking people into an exclusive group – entry is $50 today, $200 later!"
❌ "Keep it secret, it’s an insider deal!"
🔹 How to handle it?
🔎 Google it. Check reviews. Ask in forums.
❌ If nobody has heard of it – someone has already lost money.
3️⃣ Making you feel guilty? – 100% manipulation
Scammers love to play on emotions. They’ll pressure you, make you feel bad, or guilt-trip you.
🚨 How it looks:
❌ "Bro, I already started the work, and now you’re backing out?"
❌ "I trusted you, and you do this to me..."
❌ "I already paid money, and now what?"
❌ "Man, this is messed up. I thought you were cool..."
🔹 How to handle it?
🚫 Cut contact. Don’t engage. You don’t owe them anything.
🤝 If the deal is legit, no one will pressure you like this.
4️⃣ Random Telegram contacts? – 90% chance it’s a scam
Scammers impersonate real people – they copy usernames, use similar avatars, and create fake profiles of popular arbitrage experts.
🔎 How to spot a scammer?
🧐 Check usernames – they often use similar-looking characters (zero instead of "O", hyphen instead of an underscore).
📩 If they message you first – it’s almost always a scam.
📚 Look for reviews – if there’s no info about them, they’re either a nobody or a scammer erasing their tracks.
🔹 How to handle it?
🚨 Before sending any money – verify all contacts, ask in forums.
Bonus: Top Scam Schemes
🛑 Fake "Guaranteed Transactions"
A scammer offers to use a "guarantor" → the "guarantor" is in on it → they take your money and disappear.
🔹 How to avoid? Use only well-known, community-verified guarantors.
🎭 Fake "Famous" Arbitrage Experts
A scammer copies the profile of a popular arbitrage expert and messages you first.
🔹 How to avoid? Check ID, followers, and ask the real person if they contacted you.
📉 Fake account rental/agency services
❌ "Rent a trusted account, no bans!" – you pay, and within 3 days, Facebook bans the account.
❌ Some scammers offer agency accounts – but the payment method is tied to someone else’s stolen credit card, and you unknowingly start spending on their behalf.
🔹 How to avoid?
Check who has used the service before. Look for real reviews.
Final Rule: If It Smells Like a Scam, It IS a Scam!
🚨 Feeling rushed? – It’s a scam.
🚨 Too good to be true? – It’s a scam.
🚨 Emotional pressure? – It’s a scam.
🚨 Unverified contact? – It’s a scam.
If even one of these red flags appears – it’s better to skip than to cry later about getting scammed. Stay sharp.