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TYPES OF SCAMS & FRAUD

Read about the latest scams and security threats. Learn how to spot and avoid a
scam.
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INVESTMENT SCAMS

An investment scam is where scammers convince you to invest in “high return”
investments.

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BUSINESS EMAIL COMPROMISE SCAMS

A business email compromise scam is when a business receives an illegitimate
email from a supplier requesting an urgent payment.

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REMOTE ACCESS SCAMS

A remote access scam is when someone requests you to download software that
shares remote access to your device.

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IMPERSONATION SCAMS

An impersonation scam is where scammers trick you into believing they are
someone else in the hopes of stealing your money and/or personal data.

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ROMANCE SCAMS

A dating or romance scams is where scammers gain your trust by pretending to
have strong feelings for you and then asking you for money, your personal
details or to transport items for them.

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THREAT & PENALTY SCAMS

Threat and penalty scams are when scammers threaten you with harm, arrest, or
other demands in an attempt to force you into handing over money.

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EASY ENGLISH GUIDES

We’ve translated key documents into Easy English, a style of writing that helps
people with a range of communication needs to understand important information
in a simple way, including a specific guide on different types of scams and
support available.

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ONLINE SHOPPING SCAMS

An online shopping scam is when scammers trick shoppers into purchasing popular
branded goods.

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RANSOMWARE

Ransomware is a type of malware that infects your system and sends you messages
demanding payment to restore access to your files.


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PHISHING

Phishing is a way scammers trick you into revealing your personal information
such as passwords, account and identification details or credit card numbers.

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IDENTITY THEFT

Identity theft is where someone gains enough of your personal information to
steal your identity for personal or financial gain.


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MALWARE

Malware, short for malicious software, is an intrusive program that fraudsters
try to install on your devices or network.

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BUYING AND SELLING

Scammers can pose as both buyers and sellers to try and scam you out of money or
items you might be looking to sell.


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JOB & UNEXPECTED MONEY SCAMS

A job or prize money scam is when you are asked to pay money upfront to receive
money or employment.

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TAX SCAMS

When scammers claim to be from the tax office or other government agencies and
threaten you with arrest, legal action or other demands to force you into
handing over your money and or personal details.

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SCAMSPOT: A SERIES OF 2-MINUTE BITES TO HELP SPOT THE LATEST SCAMS

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