One day you receive an SMS text message (remember those!)
“Your credit card has been locked due to suspicious activity. Click the link to regain access to your account.”
You click the link. You don’t want your money frozen or worse, taken.
Somewhere in the back of your mind, you think clicking the link is a bad idea… but it’s too late now!
BOOM. Your money is gone.
You’re heartbroken.
You don’t tell anyone about your mistake.
You take on extra shifts at work to build up the money you lost.
Until one day you receive an email.
“Your computer has been hacked and your identity has been stolen. Contact the XX police via the link below to report this crime.”
You click the link. An immediate rush of regret washes over you. You know you’ve fucked up but it’s too late. The hackers have access to your life.
BOOM. Your money is gone.
You’re heartbroken.
You don’t tell anyone about your mistake.
You take on extra shifts at work to build up the money you lost.
Then one day you receive a newsletter from your favourite Substack author.
“If you’d like to support my work or buy me a coffee, please click the link below.”
You’re not falling for this one!
The writer is heartbroken.