Online scams are becoming more sophisticated, but you can protect yourself by staying informed. Here are key warning signs and tips to avoid falling victim:
Always stop and check before you act. Scammers rely on you not spotting these warning signs because you're in a hurry, you don't want to miss something that looks like a great deal, or because it seems like it's from someone you trust.
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Red Flags of a Scam:
Scams work because they look like the real thing and scammers contact you when you’re not expecting it, or busy trying to do many things at once.
If an investment or offer sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
Scammers push urgency to prevent you from thinking critically.
Always research a company’s background, reviews, and registration details.
- What is a scam?
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Scams are economic crimes run by criminals who are often very organised and sophisticated.
A scam is:
when someone deceives you into providing personal or financial information so they can steal from you
A scam is NOT:
- Someone hacking your computer, device or account to steal from you
- Buying something that turns out to be poor quality
- paying more than something is worth
- Common signs of a scam
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It can be very hard to spot a scam, but there are some warning signs to watch for:
- It's an amazing opportunity to make or save money
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Scammers trick you into believing you’re getting an incredible deal or offer. They pressure you to act quickly so you don’t miss out. Remember, deals that seem too good to be true, usually are.
- Someone you haven't met needs your help – and money
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Scammers try to use your good nature against you. They tell heartbreaking or tragic stories to convince you to help them and give them money. Always be wary of any appeal for money and never give more money than you are willing to lose if you can't independently confirm that the story is true.
- The message contains links or attachments
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Never automatically click a link or attachment you receive via email or text. Scammers try to catch you off guard and send you to scam websites designed to steal your information and money.
Always make sure that the sender is who they say they are and that you know what you are opening. It's safest to find the information yourself by browsing to the website or app rather than clicking on a link. - You feel pressured to act quickly
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Scammers don’t want you to take your time to think things through. They use techniques designed to catch you off guard and rush you, either saying if you don’t you’ll miss out or threatening that something bad will happen.
- They ask you to pay in an unusual or specific ways
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If a person asks you to pay with preloaded debit cards, iTunes cards, or virtual currency like Bitcoin, chances are it's a scam. Once this money is spent, you can’t get it back.
- They ask you to set up new accounts or PayIDs
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If someone asks you to set up a new bank account or PayID in order to pay them (or be paid by them), this is a clear sign you should be suspicious. It could be a scam, or money laundering. Your bank will never ask you to open new accounts to keep your money safe. Stop and check who you are dealing with.
