🛡️ Preventive steps to deal with suspicious messages:
1. Assume they are suspicious until proven innocent: Any message that asks for financial information or urgent help—especially from someone you don't know directly—should be handled cautiously.
2. Verify the sender's identity: Even if the name seems familiar, names and pictures can be forged. Try contacting the person through another means to confirm their identity.
3. Do not open links or provide information: Especially if the message includes a link to an unknown site or asks you to enter your details.
4. Research the site or platform: Just like we did with "bitwsc.com", use tools like ScamAdviser, Google, and Reddit to look for opinions and reviews.
5. Beware of urgent emotional tone: Scammers rely on your urgency and empathy to bypass your defenses.
6. Record and report the messages: Keep a screenshot of the message and report it through the platform used (WhatsApp, email, Telegram, etc.).
7. Trust your instincts: If you feel something is off, do not ignore that feeling.