Types of Scams & Fraud
Investment Scams
An investment scam is where scammers convince you to invest in “high return” investments.
Business Email Compromise Scams
A business email compromise scam is when a business receives an illegitimate email from a supplier requesting an urgent payment.
Remote Access Scams
A remote access scam is when someone requests you to download software that shares remote access to your device.
Romance Scams
A dating or romance scams is where scammers gain your trust by pretending to have strong feelings for you and then asking you for money, your personal details or to transport items for them.
Ransomware
Ransomware is a type of malware that infects your system and sends you messages demanding payment to restore access to your files
Threat & Penalty Scams
Threat and penalty scams are when scammers threaten you with harm, arrest, or other demands in an attempt to force you into handing over money.
Easy English Guides
We’ve translated key documents into Easy English, a style of writing that helps people with a range of communication needs to understand important information in a simple way, including a specific guide on different types of scams and support available.
Phishing
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
Identity theft is where someone gains enough of your personal information to steal your identity for personal or financial gain.
Malware
Malware, short for malicious software, is an intrusive program that fraudsters try to install on your devices or network.
Buying and Selling
Scammers can pose as both buyers and sellers to try and scam you out of money or items you might be looking to sell.
Job & Prize Money Scams
A job or prize money scam is when you are asked to pay money upfront to receive money or employment.
Tax Scams
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.