How to prevent online fraud? Four cases of online fraud prevention

2024-09-14 05:21

Internet fraud refers to the act of deceiving others through the Internet, telephone, text messages, emails, etc. to cause property losses. The following are four common network anti-fraud cases: Case 1: Fictional winning information Internet scammers would send fake winning information to let you "win" through transfer or payment, and then extort money from you in the name of paying customs duties, handling fees, security deposits, and so on. Case 2: impersonating a bank customer service Internet scammers would pretend to be bank customer service and send you false alarm messages on the grounds that they encountered financial problems when transferring or paying to your bank account in your name. They would make you mistakenly think that your account was stolen and then ask you to transfer or pay to the designated account. Case Three: Fictional Kidnapping Threats Cyber scammers will use a fictional kidnapping threat to get you to provide personal information or pay a "ransom" to "redeem" your account. In fact, the scammers didn't kidnap you or your property. They just used online fraud to make you think that you were in trouble. Case 4: Online shopping fraud Online shopping fraud referred to using fake shopping websites or online stores as a means to attract consumers to buy goods with "low price discounts" as bait. Then, the quality of the goods, the goods did not match the description, and false publicity were used to cheat the consumers of their money. In order to prevent online fraud, we should pay attention to the following points: 1. Don't click on information or links from unknown sources, especially on social media. 2. When shopping, you must choose a regular and reputable merchant to ensure the quality of the goods and after-sales service. 3. Choose a safe payment method when paying. Don't use your personal account or bank card to pay at will. 4. If you encounter any suspicious information or situation, contact the relevant agencies or the police in time to stop the loss in time.