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Jan 20, 2023 · Authorised Push Payment (APP) scams can have horrifying financial and emotional consequences for victims, with some losing their life savings in a matter of minutes. Here, we explain the methods fraudsters use to trick their victims, and call for a fairer reimbursement system for people who’ve lost money to these sophisticated scams.
Jun 11, 2024 · Scams have become more common, increasingly sophisticated, and harder to spot, particularly when targeting people online and through mobile devices. In this blog, we talk about what a scam is, how to spot it, the latest scams, what to do if you’ve been scammed, and where to get help.
- Random phone calls. Scammers start with small requests to establish a sense of commitment. After agreeing to these minor requests, we are more likely to comply with larger demands, driven by a desire to act consistently.
- Creating a sense of urgency. Scammers fabricate scenarios that require immediate action, like claiming a bank account is at risk of closure or an offer is about to expire.
- Building rapport with casual talk. Through extended conversation, scammers build a psychological commitment to their scheme. No one gets very far by just demanding your password, but it’s natural to be friendly with people who are friendly towards us.
- Help me to help you. In this case, the scammer creates a situation where they help you to solve a real or imaginary problem (that they actually created).
If you, or someone you know, have been affected by fraud, help and support is available from Action Fraud and at BBC Action Line. Criminals are 'socially engineering' victims into giving them...
Oct 2, 2024 · Safety & Security. How to spot scams, and what to do if you encounter one. Oct 02, 2024. 6 min read. Today we’re sharing some of our top tips for spotting email, phone, text and web scams, and a new phishing quiz to test your knowledge. Laurie Richardson. Vice President, Trust & Safety. Heather Adkins. VP, Security Engineering. Listen to article.
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Recovery from fraud. Learn how to access practical advice and support and what steps you can take if you’ve lost money or data. Reporting fraud. If you’ve been a victim of fraud, report it now....
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They do this by getting you to reveal your personal details, stealing your information, or even tricking you into willingly handing over the cash. It’s important to know how to recognise a scam so you can protect yourself from fraudsters. We’ll also show you what to do if you think you’ve been targeted or have fallen victim.
