1.explain the scam
2.Identify the warning signs that it is a scam

Here is your answers

Explanation:

1)scam is a form of fraud and one of the most common types of confidence tricks. The scam typically involves promising the victim a significant share of a large sum of money, in return for a small up-front payment, which the fraudster requires in order to obtain the large sum.

2): Calling or emailing you, claiming to be from the government and asking    you to pay money.

:   Asking you to pay money or taxes upfront to receive a prize or a gift.

:Asking for access to your money-such as your ATM cards, bank accounts, credit cards, or investment accounts.

How to prevent scams

:Keep your personal information to yourself

:Socialize safely online

:Consider the National Do Not Call Registry

:Stay away from “guarantees” of scholarships

:Don't buy bogus weight loss products