Today, I received a message claiming that I had won a free $750 gift card. At first glance, it looked exciting—who wouldn’t want to get something for free? The message included a link and encouraged me to claim my prize quickly. However, before clicking anything, I took a moment to think. I hadn’t entered any contests or promotions recently, so this seemed suspicious. I decided to do a quick online search to check if others had reported similar messages. Sure enough, it turned out to be a common scam. These types of messages are designed to trick people into giving away personal information or downloading malicious software. It was a good reminder that if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Always verify the source of any unexpected prize or offer. In today’s digital world, staying alert and skeptical is the best way to protect yourself from fraud.