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You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
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What are some typical scams people run to get credit card numbers, and how effective are they?
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Some scams people use to get credit card numbers include phishing emails, phony websites, ATM skimmers, and pretexting. Phishing emails and fake websites are particularly effective, as people are often tricked into revealing their information with false promises of gift certificates or free subscriptions. ATM skimmers are used to access information directly off victims' cards, and pretexting involves fraudsters impersonating someone else and requesting credit card information over the phone or email. Despite the prevalence of these scams, they remain relatively ineffective, as banks and other credit card providers typically have security measures in place to protect customers.