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==Preventing problems==
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Here are ways to reduce the risk of being the victim of an online or computer scam. 

===Protect your devices===
Password protect your devices. On your cellphone, lock the keypad when you're not using it. Have software installed on your devices to prevent '''spam''', '''viruses''', and '''spyware'''. Keep that software up-to-date. 

===Be cautious using email===
When using email, never click on a link in an email, even to log in to well-known sites such as Facebook or Twitter. Go to the site directly and log in there. Don't open an attachment in an email sent by someone you don't know. 

===Be cautious online===
Don’t click on links unless you trust the site you’re on. Don’t download files or applications unless you can verify the source. When you're using social media services such as Facebook or Twitter, be alert for scammers posing as a friend and trying to trick you into clicking on a link to a malicious site. 

===Erase information===
Make sure your information is completely erased before you sell, recycle or discard your computer or cellphone. This involves more than deleting everything. To make sure that your private information is gone forever, you need to "wipe the hard drive" using special software. You can buy this software or have a professional do this for you. 

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