Financial and personal safety
Beware! Banking scams and fraud are on the rise. Get essential tips on protecting your money and personal information while banking.
Bank representative scams
- What happens? Scammers pretend to be from your bank. They may contact you via text, email or fake phone calls (it looks like your bank is calling!).
- What do they want? They claim there's an "urgent" problem with your account to trick you into sharing private information.
- How to stay safe: Always hang up and call your bank directly using the number on the back of your card.
Fake telecom offers
- What happens? Fraudsters pretend to be from phone or internet companies. They offer deals, discounts, or new phones to get your personal info or money.
- How to stay safe: Hang up and contact the company through their real customer service number.
Fake investment opportunities
- What happens? Fraudsters act like financial experts, offering tempting investment deals (e.g., cryptocurrency or Bitcoin). They promise high profits but may steal your money.
- How to stay safe: If an offer sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Research thoroughly and verify credentials before investing.
General safety tips
- Say no to random calls or emails. If something feels off, stop communication and verify the source independently.
- Guard your personal information. Never share private details like passwords, account numbers, or PINs with unknown contacts.
- Double-check websites and emails. Fake ones often look real but may have tiny errors (like ".net" instead of ".com").
- Pause before acting. Beware of "urgent" requests asking for quick decisions.