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What are some of the most common types of e-mail scams?
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Some of the most common types of e-mail scams include phishing, advance fee fraud, romance scam, business email compromise (BEC), and Nigerian 419 scams. Phishing involves sending an email that appears to be from a legitimate source with the goal of tricking people into providing personal information or passwords. Advance fee fraud is when someone claims to need money up front for a service or product but never delivers what they promised. Romance scams involve emails sent out by fake profiles claiming to be single women looking for love. BEC involves a person posing as a bank employee asking you to transfer funds over to them so they can help you fix your financial problems. Finally, the Nigerian 419 scam involves a fraudulent promise of wealth in exchange for a small upfront payment.