Through the Internet, you can shop, communicate, create e-invoices and find work. Of course, the scammers could not ignore this option of making money. There are many types of user fraud. Here are some of them: phishing, online shopping, fictitious charity, marriage scams, hacking of social media accounts, fake investments, casinos, fraud in the distribution of video games, films, programs, blocking the operating system through a virus, financial pyramids, making money on the exchange currencies, draws.
How to avoid becoming a victim of scammers
There are several rules that internet users must follow in order to keep their money and personal information safe:
1. The password should be complex and consist of small and capital letters, signs, numbers. Also, don't use the same password for all your accounts.
2. The system and antivirus should be updated in time. This can protect your computer from most Internet threats.
3. Phone binding is an equally important part of protecting your data. On many servers, in addition to the password and login, they will also ask for SMS confirmation in the form of a code.
4. Be careful. Suspicious links and emails should be removed immediately.
5. Do not leave personal information on unverified sites.
6. It is undesirable to download pirated software to your computer.
7. Taking part in online lotteries can be dangerous for your money and device.
8. Do not give your bank card details to anyone. If the attacker insists that the card has been blocked, then it is necessary to contact the nearest bank branch and explain the whole situation to the employee.
What to do if you are cheated in an online store
In this situation, there is undoubtedly a way out, do not give up. First of all, you need to write a claim to the seller's e-mail, indicate your requirements and reasons for dissatisfaction in it. Then there are several ways of development: first, the seller will answer and fulfill the conditions of the letter; second, he will not answer, and then you should contact the law enforcement agencies, if there is obvious deception; third, the employee did not answer again, contact the Consumer Protection Department or the prosecutor when a flaw was found in the purchase. It is worth remembering that if a legal address was indicated on the store's website, then you can immediately go to court with a claim. Also, in order to speed up the process of doing business, a statement should be written immediately to the "K" department in the Ministry of Internal Affairs, you can write to the police, then it will be redirected to the department.
What to do if you are cheated on the net
First you need to collect evidence: correspondence, checks, receipts, etc. Contact the police and draw up a statement, thereby establishing the fact of fraud. Block your electronic account by notifying the technical support of the service. Spread information about the scammer on the Internet so that other people do not fall victim to his trap.
Outcome
A scam is an occupation practiced by individuals with certain skills in the fields of psychology and information technology. These professionals need to get minimal information from their victim. Therefore, a password, login, phone confirmation or pin code are not always able to protect personal data and funds. These things will help against amateur scammers, but only the user's attentiveness and caution will save the pros from working.
