Fake emails
Emails pretending to be from legitimate sources, however that are asking you to give away personal or private information.
Identity theft is when a fraudster steals your personal information to impersonate you, open bank accounts, obtain credit or set up businesses.
Some details are obviously sensitive, like the password to your online banking however there are other details that fraudsters might want to find out too such as:
This is why you should always be cautious of what you publish on social media and check your privacy settings to ensure only people you trust are able to see what you share.
Your personal details need to be kept private. Personal information, like your full name and address, is what you use to prove who you are to banks and other financial companies.
Identity fraudsters can use your personal information to do things like:
If you think you may have been victim of atm fraud then we're here to help.
Emails pretending to be from legitimate sources, however that are asking you to give away personal or private information.
Phone calls from fraudsters that encourage you to give out personal details, such as your debit card number or card reader codes.
When a fraudster sends a text message to try and trick you into giving away your personal and security information.