SCAMS

Identifying a Scam

PHISHING DEFINITION

• Phishing is the fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information such as usernames, passwords and credit card details by disguising as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication.

HOW TO IDENTITY THEM

• Will often have the name 'My Bank'.
• Hover mouse over any links in the message.
• Check for spelling errors.
• Beware of urgent and threatening messages in the subject line.
• 'Your account has been hacked!' | 'Your membership has expired.'

HOW DOES IT WORK?

HOW DOES IT WORK?

• Scammers' messages look authentic and attempt to get victims to reveal their personal information.

HOW TO AVOID BEING SCAMMED

HOW TO AVOID BEING SCAMMED

• Review all messages.
• Don't give out any personal information.
• Be alert to the fact that scams exist.
• Don't open suspicious emails, apps, popups.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU'RE SCAMMED?

• If you've sent money, contact your financial institution.
• Recover any stolen identity.
• Report scams to authorities.

WHO CAN HELP IF YOU'VE FALLEN VICTIM TO A SCAM

• Banks
• Police
• AFP (Australian Fed. Police)
• Taxation Office (Police First)