Bank impersonation scams rely on social engineering, where criminals manipulate their victims into trusting them. By pretending to be a trusted financial institution, fraudsters convince targets to share sensitive information, approve transfers, and unknowingly empty their bank accounts. Closely linked to ...
Impersonation scams are types of fraud typically conducted via the internet or phone. Both in the UK and the rest of the world, many consumers and businesses have, by no fault of their own, fallen victim to them. In this guide, we’ll tell you more about impersonation scams and how you...
Government Impersonation ScamsScammers pose as IRS agents, police officers, or immigration officials, threatening arrest or fines unless immediate payment is made. They often use spoofed phone numbers and fake badges to appear credible. Investment and Crypto ScamsThese scams promise high returns with ...
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Impersonation scams:con artists will often pretend to be associates of companies or recruiters using personal email accounts. They will often ask job applicants for a vetting fee. Vague or ambiguous job posting:genuine job adverts are explicit about the position and prerequisites and provide comprehens...
How to stop brand impersonation Oliver Bolton: Awesome. Thanks for that, Joan. Super interesting. So, when it comes to actually stopping the impersonators, most platforms on which the impersonations actually exist do give you the tools in order to report them, but in general, the responsibility...
How do I spot them? Don’t trust unsolicited calls or pop-ups claiming your device has issues and asking for access. Remember that authentic tech support won’t ask you to install remote access apps or demand control of your device. Impersonation scams What they are: scammers pretend to be...
Scammers have started targeting victims via Google Chat. Learn about the latest Google Chat scams, how to spot a scammer, and what to do if you’re a victim.
How do Reddit scams work? Reddit scams often take place off of the app itself. Scammers focus on getting users off the platform, through means like business impersonation. In some cases, they redirect their victims to third-party websites where they can drain them of their funds. Scammer...
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