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hey folks we're back with another
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investigation into online scams to help
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you avoid Financial traps today we're
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checking out Dex mask. proo a crypto
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site that's been raising suspicions
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everywhere now let's take a deep dive
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into the details and find out what's
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on platforms like this are designed to
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look legit but are actually traps for
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scams they might lure you with Promises
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of free cryptocurrencies high returns
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Market insights and even portfolio
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monitoring but in reality they're
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running Shady schemes here's how scam
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platforms like this deceive people this
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site claims to be a crypto trading and
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investment platform offering free
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Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies in USD
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as part of its promotions it promises
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easy rewards making it seem like a great
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opportunity however to withdraw the
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so-called free funds users must first
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deposit money usually as a processing
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fee or activation charge after the
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deposit users find they can't withdraw
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anything and money is gone this is a
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common scam that targets people who
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don't fully understand how real
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cryptocurrency platforms work no
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legitimate platform would ask for a
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deposit to give away free funds actually
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it's almost impossible for legit
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cryptocurrency platform to give away
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free funds so this site raises serious
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red flags and should be avoided to keep
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safe here's the bitter truth getting
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your money back from scams like this is
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nearly impossible prevention is your
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best weapon but if you're already caught
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here's what you can do document
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everything take screenshots of your
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transactions Account Details and
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Communications seek legal advice if
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you've lost a lot Consulting a lawyer
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might help especially if others have
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been scammed too report it let
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authorities know about this scam you can
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also share your experience online to
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warn others secure your accounts change
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passwords for all payment methods you
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used if you've been scammed first off
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take a deep breath it's but you're not
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alone here's a stepbystep guide to
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protect yourself and possibly recover
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your losses change passwords for all
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linked accounts and enable two Factor
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authentication to fa save screenshots of
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transactions chats emails and payment
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details contact your bank or payment
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provider to request a charge back or
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dispute the transaction report the scam
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to financial authorities such as the SEC
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and online fraud reporting platforms
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consult a legal adviser if you've lost
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significant money and and consider
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joining a class action lawsuit if
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applicable inform friends family and
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others about the scam to raise awareness
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strengthen your online security by using
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unique passwords for each account and
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avoiding suspicious links or Platforms
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future if you think you have fallen for
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this scam or want to avoid such scams in
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the future here's what you can do verify
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contact info check for a valid address
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phone number and email beware of Errors
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watch out for spelling mistakes or
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domain names mimicking legitimate
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companies Check website security look
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for HS in the URL and genuine trust
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seals like McAfee or Norton research
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reviews pay attention to negative
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feedback from real users ignore
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celebrity endorsements scamers often use
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fake or edited videos of celebrities
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claiming to giving away free funds avoid
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unrealistic promises if it sounds too
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good to be true it probably is check
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payment methods genuine platforms offer
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safe options like credit cards not gift
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cards or wire transfers verify licensing
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use Financial authorities websites like
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the SEC to ensure the platform is
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regulated ultimately Dex mask. Pro
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nothing but a scam the best defense is
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steering clear of crypto platforms like
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Dex mask always research Check reviews
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and verify legitimacy before investing
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