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Scammers thrive on unsuspecting victims. ⚠️ Phishing links, fake calls, or identity theft—knowing the signs can save you from financial loss and stress. Join ProWhizz’s Fraud Prevention Bootcamp and stay scam-proof! 📩 For more info, email info@prowhizz.com. Stay vigilant, and let’s outsmart the fraudsters together. #FraudAwareness #ScamPrevention #UpskillWithProWhizz

🚨 Stay vigilant. Despite a decrease in reported cases last year, real estate transactions continue to be targets of fraud. According to the FBI, more than 9,521 real estate cybercrimes were reported in 2023 resulting in more than $145 million lost. It is crucial to continue exercising security protocols during every transaction and make all parties involved aware of the dangers of fraud in real estate. For more information about cybercrime and tips to help prevent it, visit stewart.com/insights.    #Fraud #Cybercrime #RealEstate #Scam 

It’s Fraud Awareness Week!   Last year, New Zealanders lost nearly $200 million to scammers. There’s a lot of work to do together as a nation to:   ✅ build awareness of online scams and fraud ✅ teach people how to protect themselves against cyber crime ✅ know where to go to report. If you’re concerned you’re being scammed, use our quick tool to see if there’s something you need to be wary of, and find out what to do next.   🔗https://lnkd.in/gDZsDKh5 #fraudweek #consumerprotection 

𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝘂𝗱 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵! Let's band together to protect ourselves and our loved ones from scams and fraud. Whether it's phishing 𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀, 𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘂𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀, 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗳𝘁, knowledge is our best defence. 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱, 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆. Let's work together to create a safer online environment for everyone! #FraudPreventionMonth #StaySafe #ScamAwareness

It's National Senior Citizens Day! Senior Citizens are the most targeted group by scammers according to the FBI, 88,282 people over the age of 60 were victims of internet fraud in 2022. Here are five tips to help protect yourself and senior citizens you know from being the victim of a phishing scam: https://bit.ly/3YR0BsL Member FDIC

⚠️Customer Fraud Alert Notice: Don’t fall for fake. Take action to protect your account information and identity against phishing scams. ➡️Remember, we will never call you and ask for any personal information. Please review this fraud post for additional protection tips. And when in doubt, call your local branch. BankHV.org #effortlessbanking #heritagevalleyfcu #fraudalert

Ravana had ten heads, but fraudsters wear many masks. From phishing emails to fraudulent calls, cybercriminals are constantly coming up with new ways to deceive you. Stay vigilant, stay safe, and don’t fall victim to their tricks! Safety Tips: 1. Double-check URLs before clicking. 2. Never share OTPs or passwords. 3. Avoid unsolicited calls or emails asking for personal details. 4. Use strong, unique passwords for every account. Let’s conquer the evil of fraud this festive season and enjoy a secure, happy Dussehra! #HappyDussehra #Dusshera2024 #FightFraud #BankSafe #StayAlert #SecureBanking #NSDLPaymentsBank #DigitalSafety #FraudAwareness #RavanaOfFraud

Protect yourself online! Here are important terms to know: 🔒 Data breach: Info theft. 🕵️♂️ Identity theft: Misuse of personal data. 💳 Credit card fraud: Illicit card use. 🔓 Ransomware: Data held for ransom. 🎣 Phishing: Trickery to steal info. Awareness is key!

With increasing frequency and sophistication, criminals are employing imposter fraud and payment diversion scams—often through business email compromise—to steal billions of dollars from organizations and individuals alike. Join Jason Kravitz, Rudy Salo, and Jon Stockton (Umpqua Bank) for a virtual discussion next Thursday, December 5th, on the current threat landscape of cybercrime and email payment fraud. They’ll explore emerging and evolving threats, offer insights on how to protect your business against the costly dangers of imposter fraud scams, and discuss how to effectively respond to and resolve attacks should they occur. https://lnkd.in/gptKBShs

I’ve seen too many organizations get hit with email payment fraud! This free webinar is a great opportunity to learn about this scheme and how to protect your organization.