The Full Answer
Scammer red flags in random chat: 1) Asking for money or gift cards (any amount). 2) Investment opportunities or get-rich-quick schemes. 3) Urgency and pressure tactics. 4) Wanting to move to WhatsApp/email quickly. 5) Romance scams: fast declarations of love, tragic stories needing money. 6) Job offers requiring payment. 7) Requests for bank/card info. 8) Links to suspicious websites. 9) Inconsistent stories. If you spot these signs, disconnect immediately and report.
When you see a red flag
- Stop replying — don't explain or argue.
- Don't click anything they sent.
- Report the chat with the Scam reason, then skip.
- If you already sent money or a code, contact your bank or the affected service immediately.
Follow-up Questions
What does the most common scam look like?
Friendly chat, then a quick push to move to WhatsApp or Telegram, then either an investment 'opportunity' or a sudden emergency that needs money.
Are crypto tips from strangers ever real?
Treat every unsolicited investment tip from a stranger as a scam. Nothing said in a chat is financial advice.
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