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The internet plays such a huge role in our day-to-day lives that it can be easy to forget that not everyone online has your best interests at heart. Internet and online scams are becoming increasingly more complex and there are now many different forms of online scams, all designed to trick and fool unsuspecting victims and scam them out of their money.
Internet scams pose an ever-present threat to everyone that goes online, so it is essential to familiarise yourself with the different types of online scams so that you can prevent yourself from falling victim to them in the future. However, the signs are not always obvious.
There are also many different types of online trading scams which are targeted towards traders and investors in an effort to get them to lose their finances which are often disguised as bad trades or are the result of a fluctuating stock market.
You should always avoid sending money, personal details or payment details to people you don’t know or trust, especially online. Only use secure payment methods and never agree to transfer money or goods on behalf of someone else, as this can be classed as money laundering.
Another common theme we see when people lose money through online scams is that they have done so through phishing scams You should always avoid clicking on links or attachments sent in messages or emails and never respond to unusual messages asking for personal or financial information.
One tactic common with online scammers is to pressure victims into making the trade or transaction right away. They will often say it’s required due to an expiring offer, or perhaps the market has increased drastically.
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This really depends on which bank you are with and also the type of scam you’ve been involved with. For example, Revolut doesn’t hold a UK banking licence, so if you’ve been part of a Revolut scam, then they may not be responsible to help you. The best thing to do if you think you’ve been a victim of a scam is to call your bank as soon as possible, as they may be able to stop the payment. They will then be able to provide the next best steps to help recover your money. If they can’t help, give us a call at TrustLine Recovery.
Some common signs of an internet scam to be cautious of include:
Any requests for sensitive information or bank details
A sense of urgency in the request being made
Asking you to transfer money
Text messages or emails asking you to make a payment
Being approached about investment opportunities
Offers that seem too good to be true
Spelling errors or design flaws in any type of communication
Someone using emotional manipulation to encourage you to disclose information (common in romance scams)
There are some ways that you can avoid falling victim to internet and online scams. One of the easiest ways is to familiarise yourself with the most common types of internet scams so that you can spot the signs of these should they occur. As well as this, there are other ways in which you can stay safe when online:
Be Cautious About Any Requests For Your Details or Money
You should always avoid sending money, personal details or payment details to people you don’t know or trust, especially online. Only use secure payment methods and never agree to transfer money or goods on behalf of someone else, as this can be classed as money laundering. If you’re asked to pay for items or services in crypto or are pressured into making crypto trades, this could also indicate that it is an online scam.
Be Wary Of Phishing Scams
Another common theme we see when people lose money through online scams is that they have done so through phishing scams You should always avoid clicking on links or attachments sent in messages or emails and never respond to unusual messages asking for personal or financial information.
Resist Calls To Act With Urgency
One tactic common with online scammers is to pressure victims into making the trade or transaction right away. They will often say it’s required due to an expiring offer, or perhaps the market has increased drastically. Legitimate businesses or brokers will never pressure you into making a decision and will always give you time to consider your options. Anyone who applies constant or unwavering pressure on you is likely to be a scammer.
If you think that you’ve been the victim of an online scam, then the important thing to do is not to panic. We understand that it is devastating losing money through a scam, but we are here to help and have processes in place to potentially trace and recover your lost funds. The first step is to call your bank as they may be able to stop the payment going through, report the scam to the police and then contact us so arrange a free consultation to see if we can help with your case. You should also report the scam to Action Fraud and National Cyber Security Centre to prevent the scams from occurring again.
As the complexity of the internet has progressed, so too have the various types of online and internet scams. The most common types of online scams are the ones which include bank fraud or ones in which the scammers gain something, such as personal information or sensitive details, so that they can attempt to blackmail or coerce victims into parting with money for the information to be returned.
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