Avoiding scams
Financial crime is wide spread and increasingly challenging to detect as scammers adopt convincing methods to appear legitimate to steal your data and money in broad daylight.
Importance of caution
Exercising caution and vigilance when receiving unexpected phone calls, texts, or emails from individuals claiming to be associated with your current business partners is crucial to safeguarding yourself from financial scams.
Here are some essential tips to remain financially alert
Exercise caution with all unsolicited communications. Legitimate institutions will never ask for sensitive information like passwords or PINs through email or text. Phishing is the term used for tricking individuals into revealing personal information to gain deeper access to their lives and carry out more believable scams.
Before conducting any online transactions, check if the website’s URL begins with “https://” and has a padlock icon in the address bar. This indicates a secure connection that protects your information from potential hackers. If a suspicious email contains links or contact numbers, verify their legitimacy from alternative sources to ensure you are contacting the right people in case of a genuine issue. Clicking on malicious links can lead to the installation of malware on your device, enabling scammers to gain control and steal information and money.
If a caller claims to represent one of your financial institutions, don’t hesitate to hang up and independently search for the company’s phone number to call back and discuss the matter. Request clear confirmation of the caller’s identity and the purpose of the call, as they may be attempting to extract sensitive information (phishing).
Safeguard Personal Information: Treat your personal and financial information as valuable assets and avoid sharing sensitive data online, especially on social media.
Ensure all your online accounts have strong, unique passwords. Avoid using easily guessable information, such as birthdates or names. Consider using password managers to securely keep track of multiple passwords.
Scammers often create a sense of urgency to pressure you into making hasty decisions. Take your time before agreeing to anything, and seek advice from trusted friends, family, or financial advisors.
Not all scammers contact you directly, claiming to have an existing relationship. Many professional-looking bogus companies with attractive websites may be waiting for individuals who inadvertently provided information previously, possibly through clever advertising.
If you come across a potential scam or believe you’ve been targeted, promptly report it to Action Fraud, the UK’s national fraud and cybercrime reporting center. You can do this online or by calling their helpline.
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