What are the most common types of fraud and how can I stay protected from them?
What are the most common types of fraud and how can I stay protected from them?
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Identity fraud and credit card fraud are two of the most common types of fraud. Identity fraud is when someone steals your personal information such as your name, Social Security Number, or bank account details to commit an illegal act. Credit card fraud is when someone uses your credit card information to make unauthorized purchases. To stay protected from these types of fraud, it’s important to protect your personal data online and keep track of your credit report and credit card statements regularly. Additionally, use a strong password for all of your accounts and always log out after you’ve finished using them.
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What are the most common types of fraud and how can I stay protected from them?
user
There are many types of fraud, but the most common are identity theft, credit card fraud, phishing and vishing. To protect yourself from identity theft, use strong passwords, don’t share personal information online and monitor your credit report. To avoid credit card fraud, review your statement monthly and dispute any unknown or suspicious transactions. Also make sure to protect your account numbers and expiration dates. Phishing is when a hacker impersonates someone in order to gain trust; to prevent this kind of fraud you should never open links or attachments from unknown senders in emails; Vishing is when a scammer calls pretending to be a bank representative – be aware of these types of scams by ensuring the validity of any requests by verifying with independent parties like the police or an authoritative government body before taking any action). Finally – have confidence that if something feels incorrect or suspicious – it most likely is; in cases like this trust your gut feeling and don't take any risks! Good luck
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