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Job scams are everywhere and only getting smarter.
I was almost ensnared by a LinkedIn-based scam.
It takes a diligent eye and some research to stay safe.
I'm diligent. Very diligent.
I don't generally trust phone numbers or email accounts that I don't know, take care not to give anyone sensitive information, don't trust things I read on social media, and password-protect anything important that leaves my computer.
But that doesn't mean I'm invulnerable to scams; I recently fell for one.
Also: Ordering a new phone? Watch out for this convincing scam that hits immediately after
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