Types of Scams
Identity Theft
Identity Theft
Identity Theft
Identity theft is where someone gains enough of your personal information to steal your identity for personal or financial gain.
Phishing
Identity Theft
Identity Theft
Phishing is a way scammers trick you into revealing your personal information such as passwords, account and identification details or credit card numbers.
Ransomware
Identity Theft
Investment Scams
Ransomware is a type of malware that infects your system and sends you messages demanding payment to restore access to your files
Investment Scams
Business Email Compromise
Investment Scams
An investment scam is where scammers convince you to invest in “high return” investments.
Business Email Compromise
Business Email Compromise
Business Email Compromise
A business email compromise scam is when a business receives an illegitimate email from a supplier requesting an urgent payment.
Remote Access Scams
Business Email Compromise
Business Email Compromise
A remote access scam is when someone requests you to download software that shares remote access to your device.
Threat and Penalty Scams & Job and Unexpected Money Scams
Threat and Penalty Scams
Threat and penalty (may also be referred to as extortion) scams are when scammers threaten you with harm (physical or emotional), arrest, legal action or other demands in an attempt to force you into handing over money or your personal information.
Job and Unexpected Money Scams
An employment scam is when you are offered a job that requires an upfront payment for training, materials or stock and the job does not exist or you are unable to earn enough to recoup your investment. The fake employer may steal your information by requesting things like a copy of your Driver’s Licence or Passport, as part of the application process.
An unexpected money or winnings scam is when you are asked to pay money up front or give your personal details to receive money or a prize. These scams are also commonly known as inheritance, Nigerian prince, rebate, scratchie, travel prize, lottery or unexpected money scams.