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What are the common types of fraud?
  1. Identity Theft: This occurs when someone steals personal information, like Social Security numbers or bank account details, to commit fraud, such as opening accounts or making illegal purchases.
  2. Phishing: Fraudsters often create fake emails, text messages, or websites that look like they come from trustworthy companies in phishing scams.
  3. Investment Fraud: This type of fraud includes misleading investment schemes like Ponzi or pyramid schemes, where scammers promise high returns that are too good to be true.
  4. Credit Card Fraud: This happens when criminals get hold of credit card information and make unauthorised purchases, either by stealing physical cards or using stolen details online.
  5. Insurance Fraud: This includes various dishonest practices, such as faking claims, staging accidents, or giving false information to get insurance money.
  6. Online Auction Fraud: In this case, people are deceived into paying for items that don’t exist or are not as described on online auction sites.
  7. Healthcare Fraud: This involves cheating in the healthcare system, like billing for services that were never provided or submitting fake claims.
  8. Employment Fraud: Scammers target job seekers by offering fake job opportunities or asking for money for job applications, background checks, or training.
Insurance Fraud

This includes various dishonest practices, such as faking claims, staging accidents, or giving false information to get insurance money.

Investment Fraud

This type of fraud includes misleading investment schemes like Ponzi or pyramid schemes, where scammers promise high returns that are too good to be true.

Browse on authorized websites only

Be cautious of imposter websites that may look legitimate. Always check for "https://" and the lock icon in the address bar for a secure connection.

Be vigilant while using card

Be vigilant when using your card for payments. Always ensure you make payments in your presence and verify the POS machine’s authenticity.

Phishing

Fraudsters often create fake emails, text messages, or websites that look like they come from trustworthy companies in phishing scams. Their goal is to trick individuals into revealing personal information or clicking on harmful links.

Credit Card Fraud

This happens when criminals get hold of credit card information and make unauthorized purchases, either by stealing physical cards or using stolen details online.

What information should I provide when reporting suspected fraud?

Provide details about the suspicious activity, including dates, times, and any relevant screenshots or call recordings if any.

Use secure connections only

Avoid using public WiFi for financial transactions, as these networks are often less secure and can expose you to financial fraud.

Identity Theft

This occurs when someone steals personal information, like Social Security numbers or bank account details, to commit fraud, such as opening accounts or making illegal purchases.