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Is This Link Safe? 7 Signs a Link Is a Scam
Seven signs a link is a scam, with real-looking examples of each, and what to do next. Spot most bad links in under a minute.
How to See Where a Short Link Goes Without Opening It
Short links hide their destination. Four ways to see where one leads before you open it, from a link checker to a one-line command.
How to Check if a Link Is Safe Before You Click It
Read the real address, expand short links, run the link through a checker and judge the message around it. Five steps that take about a minute.
Reporting a Scam in South Africa: The Ombud, a Case Number and a Free ID Flag
One free ombud now covers banks, credit and insurance, and it judges your bank’s conduct rather than the scam. Plus the free protective registration that stops your ID being used, and the reporting site whose domain everyone gets wrong.
Reporting a Scam in Nigeria: Ask Your Bank for a PND and a Hold Message
The fastest lever is one most victims never pull: your bank can restrict the recipient account and send a hold message to the receiving bank. The exact words to use, the tracking number you are owed in 24 hours, and the EFCC page that is not for scams.