View source for How do I protect myself from scams (Twi)

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'''Myriam'''	Good morning, Annette, it’s so good to see you at the market! Did the bus take longer because of this increased traffic? You look worried, is everything OK with your baby?
 
'''Annette'''	Oh, yes, the baby is doing well. But, Myriam, I received a strange message on my phone and I don’t know what to do.
 
'''Myriam'''	Let me see! give me your phone and I will look at it. “ with as low as 0.01 percent affordability you can access a huge financial assistance today and at your own pace. Send money to or call this number for more information." Oh Annette this sounds like a scam.
 
'''Annette''' 	Are you sure? I could really use some extra money for my prenatal visits. 
 
'''Myriam''' 	Mmmh, yes but this is not free money. You see it says 0.01 percent and that is the interest rate. 
 
'''Annette'''	So is this a loan?
 
'''Myriam'''	Yes, it is. But I don’t think it is real. They are asking you to send money and the didn't even mention the company's name.
 
'''Annette'''	oh -- how can I check the company’s name?
 
'''Myriam'''	It would be in the text and also the number it comes from would identify the company. See -- look at the last message you received from your regular mobile money.
 
'''Annette'''	I see. But what could the danger be? 
 
'''Myriam'''	For starters you can lose your money and if you release your personal details, like account numbers, birthdate, and so on, they might try to steal your money. There are some really smart scammers out there who try to fool people. 
 
'''Annette'''	Oh! These people are like [something funny]! But I receive a lot of those messages every day by SMS and on WhatsApp. How can I manage?
 
'''Myriam'''	You have to read every message carefully and not accept any money you are not sure of. And if you are not sure, call your telco before doing anything. Little sister, you can always ask me.
 
'''Annette'''	Thank you for your help, Myriam.
 
'''Myriam'''	You are welcome!
 
 
'''Narrator'''	Question for discussion: How do you determine if it is safe to send money to someone through your phone?
                     
=====Sources=====
* ''Hey Sister! Show Me the Mobile Money! - Strategic Impact Advisors - https://www.siaedge.com/show-me-the-mobile-money''

[[Category:Twi]] [[Category:Digital Financial Literacy (Twi)]]