You get an email or text after a purchase and it reads, "Thank You For Your Purchase, Click Here To Get Your Reward"

It looks real, there is a logo on it, you did just purchase something from that website, ok I'll click on it. BOOM! It drops a virus on your computer or worse yet, it's a program that lets them get your information and rob you blind.

Here are some things to look for that might help you see the note might be a scam. These are actual texts and emails on my phone and email. You will see some of them look real. The thing to remember is these are in my texts and emails from a two-week period.

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