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💬 AI prompt: Spot the scam before you pay
Scammers rush you, ask you to keep it secret, and want unusual payments like gift cards, so slow down and check.
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I got this message and I'm not sure if it's real: [paste, with my personal details removed]. List any common scam warning signs you see in it and explain each in one sentence. Tell me how I could verify it independently (without using any contact info in the message). Do not tell me it's definitely safe. Stop after the list and the verification steps.
How to use it
- Open Grok Bot, ChatGPT, Gemini or Claude — any of them works.
- Paste the prompt and fill in every [bracket]. Black out names, account numbers and member IDs first.
- Read the answer and double-check anything important before you act on it.
Not medical, legal or financial advice. The AI drafts; you decide and you press send.
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