Forbes has listed the common scams currently affecting users and establishments
Ticket scams: Selling fake tickets to events.
Impersonation scams: Pose as an authoritative figure to transfer funds or get information.
Loan fee fraud: Charging a fee for fake loans.
Authorised push payment scams: Getting users to transfer money
Parcel delivery scams: Additional fee for delivery of a parcel
Identity theft: Using victims personal details to withdraw money or take credit.
Ghost brokers: Selling a fake insurance at low price.
Charity fraud: Donations to fake charity or replicated genuine charity sites.
Please read the original detailed article at https://www.forbes.com/uk/advisor/personal-finance/scams-beware-2024/
sapnagroup has the following top 3 advice to deal with the above
- Do not share personal details on the phone unless you are 100% sure it’s from a legitimate source. Even if you were expecting a call regarding something you need to be careful as scammers target hoping you were among the few expecting a genuine call.
- Always check proper registered number from official sites to communicate directly for anything you need, from insurance to loan.
- Be careful of emails/messages from colleagues or friends or relatives asking for money or other details. Always cross verify if it involves money or sensitive information.
Stay alert! Stay Secure!