Money-based cybercrimes, fraud and online scam

How scammers can trick you to get to your money online and what to do if you are a victim of online fraud and scams.

Cyber criminals target their victims for financial or personal gain. They can get to you via phone, text messages, email, websites or social media platforms.

Learn about different types of money-based cybercrimes, fraud and scam and how to take steps to avoid the scammers stealing your money.

Investment scams

Recognise investment scams, tips to protect yourself and your money and where to get help if you have been affected by a fake investment scheme.

Scams targeting Mandarin-speaking community

International impersonation scams used to blackmail and extort money from the Mandarin-speaking community and students of Chinese background.

False billing scams

How to avoid paying fake invoices to false billing scammers and where to get help if you have been scammed.

Online shopping scams

How to shop online safely and avoid online shopping scams, what to do if you have been affected and where to report if you have been scammed whilst shopping online.

Credit card and banking fraud

How to use your credit card online safely, what to do if someone is using your bank details without permission, and how to report banking or credit card fraud.

Money muling

Money laundering scam where you are offered an easy job and quick pay, and scammers trick or blackmail you into using your bank account to launder money.

Sextortion (sexual extortion) scams

How to identify sextortion scams, key protection and prevention tips, and ways to report.

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