A scam is a fraudulent operation by an individual or a group of people with the intention of making quick money especially by tricking other people.

In the world today, there are many people under the guise of doctors, lawyers, consultants, businessmen or women, whose specialty is scamming people. Sometimes they even work in the name of authentic establishments and other times they are on their own. The very common scam is through the internet or by phone.

Falling for scammers can be embarrassing but unfortunately, a lot of people get this embarrassment daily. In order not to fall into the scammer’s trap, always verify agencies before getting involved with them. If you are a victim of scammers, it is wise to report to authorities designated to help people in this situation.