Take Five!

What is this?

• Stop: Take a moment to stop! Think carefully before parting with money, information or both.
• Challenge: Could it be too good to be true or fake? Only a criminal will rush or panic you.
• Protect: Don't bottle it up. Contact your bank if you think you've fallen for a scam. The sooner, the better.
• The Action Fraud UK Website

Types of Fraud

Advance Fee Fraud

Fraud type where a victim pays for goods or services that do not exist.

This list is not exhaustive.

• Psychic Fraud: Criminal predicts your future, but needs money first.
• Inheritance Fraud: An unexpected inheritance from your great grandparent? Only if you pay a fee...
• Lottery Fraud: You could be the winner of £500 million! Just pay a "small" admin fee first.
• Support on Advance Fee Fraud

Authorised Push Payment Fraud

Fraud type where a criminal pretends to someone offical and trick you into sending money.

• Remember: Your bank will NEVER ask you to set up a "safe account".
• Caution: Only transfer money to someone you definitely know and belong to.
• Think: Who told me this account is legitimate? Have I checked their identity?
• Support on Authorised Push Payment Fraud

Courier Fraud

Fraud type that involves a criminal cold calling you for your cold hard cash.

• Remember: The police or bank will NEVER ask you for your PIN, bank card or withdraw money.
• Caution: If you recieve an unexpected call, hang up. Call back on another phone and confirm.
• Think: How do I really know who they are? For example, police always state their ID number in a call.
• Support on Courier Fraud

Logical and Emotional Thinking

• Fraudsters exploit the emotional thinking aspect of humans to get what they want.
• They may also use pressure tactics, threats or worse!
• Banks would NEVER pressure their customers to transfer money.
• Not only it is unprofessional, they are also professionally trained.