Find out how to stay ahead of Fraud!

Would you know if someone was trying to defraud you? We might like to think we could spot a scam a mile off – but fraudsters are ruthless and their methods are getting more sophisticated.

Even though there are many types of fraud, with new ones appearing all the time, there are some psychological tactics fraudsters commonly use. These tactics have the sole aim of making people act before they have time to stop, think and check if it’s genuine.

One of the best weapons against fraud is knowledge. Once you know the tactics fraudsters commonly use and the signs to look out for, you have more chance of avoiding them.

Fraud can take place just about anywhere. Online, on social media, by email, by phone, on your doorstep and elsewhere. If you know where scammers might show up, you’ll be more likely to spot suspicious activity whenever and wherever it happens. You need to be alert on spotting a phishing email, or a fake message or a link to a fake website.

Click here for more information on looking out for fraud emails & messages, along with how to deal with them!

visit FraudWatch – East Riding Voluntary Action Services for more help and information on fraud.