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Financial fraud takes many forms, from sophisticated investment scams to everyday phishing attacks. Understanding the different types of fraud is the first step in protecting yourself and your assets. Below we outline the major categories of fraud and the specific scams associated with each, along with advice on how to stay safe.
Common Types of Fraud
Investment Fraud
- Property Loan Notes
- Binary Options
- Carbon Credits
- Rare Earth Metals
- Wine & Art Investments
- UK Land Plots
- Cryptocurrency
- Gold & Diamond Mines
Identity & Personal Fraud
- Identity Theft
- Account Takeover
- Application Fraud
- Romance / Dating Scams
- Advance Fee Fraud
- Impersonation Scams
- Phishing & Smishing
- Recovery Room Fraud
Online & Cyber Fraud
- Phishing Emails
- Fake Websites / Clone Firms
- Ransomware & Malware
- Social Media Scams
- Online Shopping Fraud
- Domain Name Fraud
- Tech Support Scams
- Data Breach Exploitation
Corporate & Business Fraud
- Invoice & Payment Fraud
- CEO / CFO Impersonation
- Procurement Fraud
- Payroll Fraud
- False Accounting
- Insider Fraud
- Bid Rigging
- Corporate Identity Fraud
Pension & Retirement Fraud
- Pension Liberation Scams
- Free Pension Reviews
- Pension Cold Calling
- Ponzi Schemes
- Boiler Room Scams
- SIPP Fraud
- Pension Switch Fraud
- Unauthorised Brokerages
Banking & Payment Fraud
- Authorised Push Payment (APP)
- Bank Card & Cheque Fraud
- Bank Account Fraud
- Cash Machine (ATM) Fraud
- Money Muling
- Fake Bank Text Messages
- Loan Fee Fraud
- Smishing
Scam Investments to Watch Out For
The most common scam investments include:
- Property Loan Notes
- Binary Options
- Carbon Credits
- Rare Earth Metals
- Wine and Art Investments
- UK Land Plots
- Free Pension Reviews
- Gold Diamond Mines
- Cryptocurrency Investment
- Co-Sharing Workspace
Other common financial scams:
- Fake emails representing large ethical companies
- Online dating (romance) scams
- Banking and online account scams
- Recovery rooms promising to recover your failed investment
- Travel Scams
- Pre-IPO Scams
- Bank loan and credit card scam
- Pension liberation and cold calling scams
Fraud Terms Explained
Accommodation addresses
Accommodation addresses, If you see the address is listed on the internet or advertised for tempo...
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Account takeover
Account takeover, Such frauds account for almost 30 per cent of the attacks on banks and credit c...
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Advance fee fraud
Some bogus organisations offer lottery or prize money to the client, and they contact the person ...
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Anti-competitive behaviour
The customers' demands and other methods adopted by one or more sellers or organisations in a dom...
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Application fraud
Application fraud, It refers to the scam where someone opens an account in their name using fake ...
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Asset misappropriation fraud
It involves the appropriation or unauthorised control of assets by people responsible for maintai...
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Bank account fraud
It refers to the unapproved bank transfers from the customer's account. Such transfer of funds ma...
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Bank card and cheque fraud
The banks often check the details of cheques they get from clients, but it bounces only after six...
Read MoreTop Tips to Avoid Scams and Frauds
Beware Caller ID
Take Control of Your Digital Life
Robocalls
Message Board Postings
Unsolicited Phone Calls
Guard Your Personal Information
Beware of a Broker
The Halo Effect
Spot Imposters
Pressure Tactics
Be Careful About What You Share
Stay Safe Online
Ponzi or Pyramid Schemes
Unsolicited Pitch
A-Z of Fraud
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