Types of Scams & Fraud

An online shopping scam is when scammers trick shoppers into purchasing popular branded goods.

Ransomware is a type of malware that infects your system and sends you messages demanding payment to restore access to your files.

Phishing is a way scammers trick you into revealing your personal information such as passwords, account and identification details or credit card numbers.

Identity theft is where someone gains enough of your personal information to steal your identity for personal or financial gain.

Malware, short for malicious software, is an intrusive program that fraudsters try to install on your devices or network.

Scammers can pose as both buyers and sellers to try and scam you out of money or items you might be looking to sell.

A job or prize money scam is when you are asked to pay money upfront to receive money or employment.

When scammers claim to be from the tax office or other government agencies and threaten you with arrest, legal action or other demands to force you into handing over your money and or personal details.

Sextortion can happen to everyone, although the most common scenario is typically when scammers target teenagers to build a relationship to share explicit photos.