There are people who scams because they don't know to work or they are just bored on working in short they want money by just doing nothing. Avoiding scams if preferred to be safe. To avoid scams you should be alert or ready for what will happen. In someway avoiding links with malware is safe.
Do not open suspicious texts, pop-up windows or click on links or attachments in emails delete them: If unsure, verify the identity of the contact through an independent source such as a phone book or online search. Don't use the contact details provided in the message sent to you.