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what's up everyone we're back with
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another deep dive into scams and risky
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platforms to keep you safe today we're
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investigating lumex dcom a crypto site
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that's been making headlines for the
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wrong reasons let's get
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started platforms like this are designed
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to 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
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here's how scam platforms like this
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deceive people this site claims to be a
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crypto trading and investment platform
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offering free Bitcoin or other
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cryptocurrencies in USD as part of its
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promotions it promises easy rewards
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making it seem like a great opportunity
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however to withdraw the so-called free
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funds users must first deposit money
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usually as a processing fee or
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activation charge after the deposit
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users find they can't withdraw anything
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and their money is gone this is a common
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scam that targets people who don't fully
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understand how real cryptocurrency
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platforms work no legitimate platform
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would ask for a deposit to give away
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free funds actually it's almost
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impossible for legit cryptocurrency
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platform to give away free funds so this
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site raises serious red flags and should
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be avoided to keep your money safe
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here's the bitter truth getting your
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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 two 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 tough but you're
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not alone here's a step by step 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 consider joining a
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class action lawsuit if applicable
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inform friends family and others about
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the scam to raise awareness strengthen
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your online security by using unique
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passwords for each account and avoiding
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suspicious links or Platforms in the
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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 scammers often
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use 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 transfers verify licensing use
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Financial authorities websites like the
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SEC to ensure the platform is
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regulated at the end of the day lumex
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decom is a scam the best way to stay
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protected is by avoiding platforms like
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this entirely always take time to
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research Check reviews and verify
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legitimacy before investing have you
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encountered Lumax or a similar scam drop
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