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How to avoid online scams

How to avoid online scams
9 August 2019
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Online frauds are met on a daily basis everywhere in the world, even if the authorities do their best to block this phenomenon. It is recommended having an idea about what you can meet on the internet and how can you protect yourself from online rip-offs instead of becoming a victim who will need a lawyer to recover the debts.

Avoiding false promises on the internet

We have all been through this and we received at least one email promising a financial offer we could not resist. From the beginning, it is good to know that there are no such things as gaining money on the internet by simply clicking a link. The only thing that could happen would be for you to discover that your personal bank account has been breached and discharged.

There are many people who get trapped by such offers found in their personal email or flashed on the internet. This is nothing but an online scam meant to defraud people and leave them instantly without money. The mechanism is quite simple and it involves all sorts of attractive messages and presentations showing good money opportunities for anyone interested if a click or a webpage is accessed. The next thing that happens comes programmed, meaning that a virus can affect the computer or the device that accesses personal information including bank accounts. You might also get fouled by a flashy and professional presentation about a charitable organisation asking for money in exchange for all sorts of benefits. We mention that this is another type of online fraud you should mark as spam.

Reporting suspicious webpages and emails

Instead of becoming an internet fraud victim, it is best to read all about it and protect yourself from such scams if you detect them. A good example in this sense is to report as spam any kind of email or website asking for money or for personal information in exchange for financial benefits. This way, you can avoid the status of internet fraud victim and protect against any internet scams that might arise. We also remind you that under any circumstances you cannot reveal your private information about your bank accounts, on the internet, via the email or other ways because you will only simplify the hacker’s access to your money.

If by any chances you discover that your bank account has been breached, it is best to contact the police and report your situation. Also, you should talk to a criminal defence solicitor and ask for immediate legal advice and representation in such a serious case. The legal support is necessary for any kind of victim, no matter the financial loss, whether of large proportions or not. As a final recommendation, online scams can be easily avoided if you pay attention to emails and websites you access, not getting fouled by one-time offers or flashy announcements telling how lucky you will be in the next few hours.

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