Spot Fraud

Recognize common signs of fraud to stop scams before they happen.

Urgency Tactics

“Act now” or “immediate action required” demands.
Threats of arrest, legal action, or account closure if you don’t respond right away.
Pressure to make a payment or share information quickly.

Payment Red Flags

Requests for payment by gift cards.
Wire transfers to unknown individuals or companies.
Demands for cryptocurrency payments.
Sending money through payment apps to strangers.

Impersonation Signs

Emails or calls pretending to be from government agencies.
Contact claiming to be your bank or a reputable company asking for personal information.
Unsolicited tech support offering to fix nonexistent problems.