Criminals are getting pretty creative with scams on the internet. Sometimes, I have to phone a friend, Who-Wants-To-Be-A-Millionaire-Style, and ask for help to decide if I'm being scammed. It can be insanely tricky to detect, especially in the form of clever emails that contain highly personal information. They are often rather convincing, and I see how older folk who didn't grow up with the internet could easily fall into a trap. Shame on those nasty scammers!

Take a look at the gallery below and familiarize yourself with 6 of the most common scams across Texas. Learning more about them could help you avoid a ton of BS in the future.

6 Common Scams Found in Texas

Here is a look at six of the most common scams found in the state of Texas. Remember these so you don't become a victim.

Gallery Credit: Billy Jenkins

Be sure to send this article to someone you believe could be at a greater risk of falling for online scams! You could save the day!

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