Scam Type | How it Works | Protect Yourself |
Bank Impersonation | Fraudsters claim your account is compromised, instructing you to transfer money to a "safe" account or provide your PIN or OTP to verify your identity. | NEVER transfer money or share your password, PIN, or OTP. Your bank will never ask for this information. |
Browser/Notification Impersonation | Malicious websites trick you into clicking "allow" for notifications, which then send pop-ups with fake tech support demands or malware disguised as downloads. | Be Cautious about which sites you allow to send notifications. If permission was already given to a suspicious site, turn off its notifications in your browser's settings. |
Phising/Vishing | Scammers use deceptive emails, texts, or phone calls, impersonating your bank or a government agent to create urgency and trick you into giving up login credentials or sensitive information. | Verify Independently. Call your bank/organization directly using a number you know to be real, like the one on the back of your card. Never click links or download attachments in suspicious messages. |
Email Bombing | Scammers flood your inbox with junk emails to distract you from seeing important messages about unauthorized account activity or purchases they've made. | Act Immediately by checking your accounts for suspicious activity logging in directly, not through email links. Change passwords on key accounts. |
