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Scammer Likely: Watching Out for The Worst Online Scammers

I know I can’t be the only one tempted to send my cash app tag when a random social media “friend” or follower inboxes you. Although my common sense read:…

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It’s hard to watch out for so many different types of online scammers.

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I know I can't be the only one tempted to send my cash app tag when a random social media "friend" or follower inboxes you. Although my common sense read: SCAM LIKELY just like my cell phone. I'm always tempted to interact, out pf pure nosiness. I just want to know, what tactics they are going to use & if I can outsmart them or at least get a good laugh.

However my maturity level makes me report then block them. In my limited experience these days scammers typically fall in a few categories:

  • A. Posers - people pretending to be someone you know by stealing or copying their profile
  • B. Crypto Pushers - people promising to help you make money using some form of crypto currency
  • C. Job Recruiters - people fishing for personal information while posing as a representative from a reputable company
  • D. Cash App Phishers - people trying to get your cash app tag by offering to send you money in an effort to replicate it & steal
  • E. Faux Government Officials - people pretending to represent a government agency in an attempt to steal personal information and even money

Bottom Line, while we can't completely rid ourselves of scammers there are steps we can take to protect ourselves. Keep scrolling to know how to spot red flags & and what to do if you are successfully scammed.


Methodist University Named Most Diverse College in North Carolina

The college school year is beginning, and Methodist University in Fayetteville is starting it with some good news, after being named the Most Diverse College in North Carolina.

Methodist announced the recognition in a press release Tuesday, taking the top spot in Niche.com's annual Most Diverse rankings.

"Methodist University is proud of its diverse student body, which is a reflection of the growing diversity of our state and our society," said Methodist University President Stanley T. Wearden. "Diversity on our campus creates a stronger educational experience for all; it prepares all students for the widely diverse workforce they will enter upon graduation; and it engenders the development of creative new ideas and approaches. Diversity brings varied cultural perspectives and points of view that enrich the university experience for everyone."

Niche is a market leader in college rankings in a variety of categories, using statistics and student reviews to help guide those decisions. Methodist University said it earned high marks in every factor Niche considers for the rankings:

    "The University prides itself on not just saying diversity is a high priority, but making sure it is integrated into the fabric of everyday life on campus," the Methodist release said. "Key in this integration – and remaining dedicated to the University’s ethical principles of truth, virtue, justice, and love – is MU’s Multicultural Affairs team and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Office. Leading the DEI efforts is Dr. Quincy Malloy, who is the full-time Chief Diversity Officer and a member of the University’s Presidential Cabinet."

    "It is with great gratitude that the early work Methodist University has engaged and invested in with making our institution not only more diverse, but providing an inclusive experience, is being highlighted," Malloy said. "I would like to thank Niche for acknowledging our efforts and we will continue to strive for diversity and inclusive excellence at MU."

    Methodist beat out all of the other major schools on the list. Here's a look at how Methodist University stacked up against the other top schools in North Carolina for Most Diverse College.

    1. Methodist University - Fayetteville

    2. Duke University - Durham

    3. NC Wesleyan University - Rocky Mount

    4. St. Andrews University - Laurinburg

    5. Davidson College - Davidson

    6. Barton College - Wilson

    7. University of Mount Olive - Mount Olive

    8. UNC Charlotte - Charlotte

    9. Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte

    10. Queens University of Charlotte - Charlotte

    11. Guilford College - Greensboro

    12. UNC Chapel Hill

    13. Catawba College - Salisbury

    14. UNC Pembroke - Pembroke

    15. Campbell University - Buies Creek

    16. UNC Greensboro - Greensboro

    17. Wake Forest University - Winston-Salem

    18. Gardner-Webb University - Boiling Springs

    19. North Carolina State - Raleigh

    20. Wingate University - Wingate