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Most common types of fraud
Know your enemy – the best defence is prevention.
Investment scams
Fake investment platforms promising high returns. Cryptocurrency scams, Ponzi schemes and manipulated trading software.
- Guaranteed returns over 10% per year
- Pressure to decide quickly
- Unknown or unverified broker
Phishing and social engineering
Fake emails, SMS and websites impersonating banks, postal services or government institutions. The goal is to steal your login credentials.
- Urgent calls to action
- Suspicious URLs
- Requests for personal data
Romance scams
Scammers build fake romantic relationships online and then ask for money for fabricated problems or travel expenses.
- Quick declarations of love
- Avoiding video calls
- Requests for money
Fake e-shops
Fraudulent online stores offering goods at unrealistically low prices. The goods never arrive or are significantly different from the description.
- Unrealistically low prices
- Missing contact details
- Prepayment only
Tech support scams
Fake warnings about viruses or computer problems. Scammers request remote access and payment for fabricated repairs.
- Pop-up warnings
- Unsolicited calls from "Microsoft"
- Requests for remote access
Job scams
Fake job offers promising high earnings for simple work from home. They often require an upfront fee or personal data.
- High earnings with no experience required
- Payment before starting work
- Vague job description
How to protect yourself
Basic rules that will protect you from most scams.
Verify information
Before investing or paying, verify the website, company and reviews from independent sources. Use our database for verification.
Protect your data
Never share passwords, PIN codes or SMS codes. A bank or other institution will never ask you for them.
Don't let yourself be pressured into a decision
Scammers create a false sense of urgency. Always take time to think and consult with those close to you.
If it sounds too good to be true, it probably isn't
Guaranteed high returns, risk-free investments or winning a competition you never entered – these are warning signs.
Use two-factor authentication
Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on all important accounts – banking, email, social media.
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