Fraud Prevention
Every day, regular people like you lose their hard-earned money to fraud. Don't fall for fake. Learn how to spot shady emails, texts, and phone calls by knowing the things your bank, credit card, or money transfer app would never ask.
Fraud occurs when someone uses your account to make unauthorized purchases. This happens after your credit or debit card, card number, online credentials, or other account details have been stolen. If someone gained access to your account and stole money or transferred it without your permission, this is typically considered fraud since it was unauthorized activity.
From phishing schemes to investment frauds, it's hard to navigate the landscape of potential scams. Understanding the red flags and staying vigilant are crucial steps to safeguarding yourself from falling prey to scams in the digital age.
Phishing is a type of scam where criminals impersonate a trustworthy entity in a message (email, text, call, etc.) to trick you into revealing sensitive information, allowing scammers to steal your funds or identity.
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