Types of Fraud by Shaleen Anne https://padlet.com/shaleendion/1hmx7nu7n7nglgzk en-us 2021-05-26 22:24:16 UTC 2025-10-01 19:36:53 UTC hello@padlet.com Prizes https://padlet.com/shaleendion/1hmx7nu7n7nglgzk/wish/1565712795 Many scammers use the same common tricks to convince their victims to hand over money or personal information. These include telling them they won a prize ]]> 2021-05-27 16:08:54 UTC https://padlet.com/shaleendion/1hmx7nu7n7nglgzk/wish/1565712795 Define https://padlet.com/shaleendion/1hmx7nu7n7nglgzk/wish/1565713363 is someone who is pretending to be someone else and try to get you to give your personal information to them or send them money.]]> 2021-05-27 16:09:02 UTC https://padlet.com/shaleendion/1hmx7nu7n7nglgzk/wish/1565713363 What is it? https://padlet.com/shaleendion/1hmx7nu7n7nglgzk/wish/1565713498 When person lies and tricks you into sending money to them. They might call you on the phone or send an email or text. Imposters might try to get you to pay them by asking you to buy a gift card or wire money.]]> 2021-05-27 16:09:04 UTC https://padlet.com/shaleendion/1hmx7nu7n7nglgzk/wish/1565713498 Definition https://padlet.com/shaleendion/1hmx7nu7n7nglgzk/wish/1565714081 saying you won something that isnt real ]]> 2021-05-27 16:09:12 UTC https://padlet.com/shaleendion/1hmx7nu7n7nglgzk/wish/1565714081 What is it? https://padlet.com/shaleendion/1hmx7nu7n7nglgzk/wish/1565714093 Scammers may use tactics to convince you to spend money. They may say that you've received a discounted trip, post rental listings, or tell timeshare sellers that they have a buyer lined up. If you agree, and make any payments, they may hack into your accounts and steal more money.]]> 2021-05-27 16:09:12 UTC https://padlet.com/shaleendion/1hmx7nu7n7nglgzk/wish/1565714093 define https://padlet.com/shaleendion/1hmx7nu7n7nglgzk/wish/1565715662 someone who calls you and try's to get personal info or trick you into sending them money and try to scare you. ]]> 2021-05-27 16:09:35 UTC https://padlet.com/shaleendion/1hmx7nu7n7nglgzk/wish/1565715662 definition https://padlet.com/shaleendion/1hmx7nu7n7nglgzk/wish/1565716361 go for a loan and are told you need to pay a fee and then don't hear from the company again]]> 2021-05-27 16:09:46 UTC https://padlet.com/shaleendion/1hmx7nu7n7nglgzk/wish/1565716361 Fall For it https://padlet.com/shaleendion/1hmx7nu7n7nglgzk/wish/1565716920 to claim you have to pay, give personal info, credit card info, say theyre from the gov or other websites that are popular]]> 2021-05-27 16:09:53 UTC https://padlet.com/shaleendion/1hmx7nu7n7nglgzk/wish/1565716920 Define https://padlet.com/shaleendion/1hmx7nu7n7nglgzk/wish/1565717010 filing for dishonest health care claims in order to turn a profit ]]> 2021-05-27 16:09:55 UTC https://padlet.com/shaleendion/1hmx7nu7n7nglgzk/wish/1565717010 Shouldn't have to pay for prize https://padlet.com/shaleendion/1hmx7nu7n7nglgzk/wish/1565717693 2021-05-27 16:10:06 UTC https://padlet.com/shaleendion/1hmx7nu7n7nglgzk/wish/1565717693 Define https://padlet.com/shaleendion/1hmx7nu7n7nglgzk/wish/1565718159 2021-05-27 16:10:12 UTC https://padlet.com/shaleendion/1hmx7nu7n7nglgzk/wish/1565718159 Sweepstakes https://padlet.com/shaleendion/1hmx7nu7n7nglgzk/wish/1565719955 People call for their information with saying they won a sweepstake.]]> 2021-05-27 16:10:40 UTC https://padlet.com/shaleendion/1hmx7nu7n7nglgzk/wish/1565719955 How to protect yourself https://padlet.com/shaleendion/1hmx7nu7n7nglgzk/wish/1565720437 never give out any personal information, and hang up as soon as you know its a scam.]]> 2021-05-27 16:10:47 UTC https://padlet.com/shaleendion/1hmx7nu7n7nglgzk/wish/1565720437 Define https://padlet.com/shaleendion/1hmx7nu7n7nglgzk/wish/1565720709 It occurs when someone gains access to your personal information and opens a mobile phone account in your name. The culprit can rack up a large bill before the victim even realizes what is going on. Once discovered, it can take an even longer time to prove the fact that the victim didn’t open the account themselves. Any debts incurred can take a long time to clear.]]> 2021-05-27 16:10:51 UTC https://padlet.com/shaleendion/1hmx7nu7n7nglgzk/wish/1565720709 https://padlet.com/shaleendion/1hmx7nu7n7nglgzk/wish/1565720785 real lenders might need a fee as well so you have to be careful]]> 2021-05-27 16:10:53 UTC https://padlet.com/shaleendion/1hmx7nu7n7nglgzk/wish/1565720785 Surprise https://padlet.com/shaleendion/1hmx7nu7n7nglgzk/wish/1565720867 send you a check thats fake and ask for some back but when its flagged as fake, the bank expects you to pay it all back]]> 2021-05-27 16:10:54 UTC https://padlet.com/shaleendion/1hmx7nu7n7nglgzk/wish/1565720867 definition https://padlet.com/shaleendion/1hmx7nu7n7nglgzk/wish/1565722771 products that claim to prevent, treat, or cure diseases but can actually be harmful]]> 2021-05-27 16:11:23 UTC https://padlet.com/shaleendion/1hmx7nu7n7nglgzk/wish/1565722771 examples https://padlet.com/shaleendion/1hmx7nu7n7nglgzk/wish/1565723064 billing for services that were not provided]]> 2021-05-27 16:11:28 UTC https://padlet.com/shaleendion/1hmx7nu7n7nglgzk/wish/1565723064 https://padlet.com/shaleendion/1hmx7nu7n7nglgzk/wish/1565725942 hospitals may also commit inpatient fraud]]> 2021-05-27 16:12:14 UTC https://padlet.com/shaleendion/1hmx7nu7n7nglgzk/wish/1565725942 Definition https://padlet.com/shaleendion/1hmx7nu7n7nglgzk/wish/1565725988 scam where you are asked to subscribe to a catalogue or buying club done by small business and you dont receive anything]]> 2021-05-27 16:12:14 UTC https://padlet.com/shaleendion/1hmx7nu7n7nglgzk/wish/1565725988 https://padlet.com/shaleendion/1hmx7nu7n7nglgzk/wish/1565726504 in the US people waste $68 billion a year on health care scams]]> 2021-05-27 16:12:23 UTC https://padlet.com/shaleendion/1hmx7nu7n7nglgzk/wish/1565726504 How to protect yourself https://padlet.com/shaleendion/1hmx7nu7n7nglgzk/wish/1565728796 Never give out your personal info over the phone if you aren't 100% who the person is.]]> 2021-05-27 16:12:57 UTC https://padlet.com/shaleendion/1hmx7nu7n7nglgzk/wish/1565728796 Fall For it https://padlet.com/shaleendion/1hmx7nu7n7nglgzk/wish/1565729519 offer great deals, discounted price, pay for the whole year for a cheaper amount, subscribe fast to get free stuff  ]]> 2021-05-27 16:13:09 UTC https://padlet.com/shaleendion/1hmx7nu7n7nglgzk/wish/1565729519 types of schemes could be Phishing, telemarketing, prize or lottery scams, CRA, 1-900 numbers, cheque over payment schemes https://padlet.com/shaleendion/1hmx7nu7n7nglgzk/wish/1565730521 2021-05-27 16:13:25 UTC https://padlet.com/shaleendion/1hmx7nu7n7nglgzk/wish/1565730521 https://padlet.com/shaleendion/1hmx7nu7n7nglgzk/wish/1565731667 The fraudulent lender may ask you to pay via amazon or itunes vouchers ]]> 2021-05-27 16:13:42 UTC https://padlet.com/shaleendion/1hmx7nu7n7nglgzk/wish/1565731667 How can it happen https://padlet.com/shaleendion/1hmx7nu7n7nglgzk/wish/1565733918 Sometimes these scammers say that you won something or say you own money to somthing to make you give money.]]> 2021-05-27 16:14:15 UTC https://padlet.com/shaleendion/1hmx7nu7n7nglgzk/wish/1565733918 falling for it https://padlet.com/shaleendion/1hmx7nu7n7nglgzk/wish/1565734587 scaring you into sharing info or or making you fear the you owe money ]]> 2021-05-27 16:14:24 UTC https://padlet.com/shaleendion/1hmx7nu7n7nglgzk/wish/1565734587 Surprise https://padlet.com/shaleendion/1hmx7nu7n7nglgzk/wish/1565735947 criminal offense so the police and FTC will get involved to deal with it and not just the bank ]]> 2021-05-27 16:14:45 UTC https://padlet.com/shaleendion/1hmx7nu7n7nglgzk/wish/1565735947 Lotteries Frauds https://padlet.com/shaleendion/1hmx7nu7n7nglgzk/wish/1565736135 Lottery fraud is any act committed to defraud a lottery game.]]> 2021-05-27 16:14:48 UTC https://padlet.com/shaleendion/1hmx7nu7n7nglgzk/wish/1565736135 Define https://padlet.com/shaleendion/1hmx7nu7n7nglgzk/wish/1565738802 The scammers asks you for your personal information. ]]> 2021-05-27 16:15:27 UTC https://padlet.com/shaleendion/1hmx7nu7n7nglgzk/wish/1565738802 forex can be a legit service but people have set up scams under its umbrella. https://padlet.com/shaleendion/1hmx7nu7n7nglgzk/wish/1565739586 signs can be getting contacted for personal info
promises that there is no down turning market
lead you  to believe you can profit  from current news items


]]> 2021-05-27 16:15:38 UTC https://padlet.com/shaleendion/1hmx7nu7n7nglgzk/wish/1565739586 This type of fraud uses internet services to scam people and take advantage of their personal information, money, etc. Millions of dollars are stolen each year through internet fraud. In 2018, 351,936 complaints were sent to the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center, with up to $2.7 billion in losses. https://padlet.com/shaleendion/1hmx7nu7n7nglgzk/wish/1565742691 2021-05-27 16:16:26 UTC https://padlet.com/shaleendion/1hmx7nu7n7nglgzk/wish/1565742691 Anyone with devices connected to the internet can be scammed, but a 2017 report claims millennials and elders may be more vulnerable. Out of a study of people aged 20-29 who reported scams, 40% lost money. (Averaging in $400). 18% of people 70+ reported losing money. Those 80+ seemed to lose the most money. (Averaging $1,092). https://padlet.com/shaleendion/1hmx7nu7n7nglgzk/wish/1565744003 2021-05-27 16:16:45 UTC https://padlet.com/shaleendion/1hmx7nu7n7nglgzk/wish/1565744003 Types of internet fraud include romance scam, overpayment scam, fake websites, social media impersonation, quick-money promise, unexpected prize scam, etc. To protect yourself file a complaint, do not give away personal info, do not respond to scam messages, back up your data, and install antivirus software. https://padlet.com/shaleendion/1hmx7nu7n7nglgzk/wish/1565745418 2021-05-27 16:17:06 UTC https://padlet.com/shaleendion/1hmx7nu7n7nglgzk/wish/1565745418 In counterfeit check scams, and unknown number or person may request that you deposit a check, often for thousands of dollars, and more then you originally owed, and send some of the money to others. The scammers usually have very detailed reasoning why you cannot keep the money, like taxes, fees, supplies, etc. https://padlet.com/shaleendion/1hmx7nu7n7nglgzk/wish/1565748667 2021-05-27 16:17:54 UTC https://padlet.com/shaleendion/1hmx7nu7n7nglgzk/wish/1565748667 They may be business checks, personal checks, cashier checks, money orders, or internet check. In most cases these checks will be fake, and just a way for the scammer to easily access the victims accounts. https://padlet.com/shaleendion/1hmx7nu7n7nglgzk/wish/1565750502 2021-05-27 16:18:20 UTC https://padlet.com/shaleendion/1hmx7nu7n7nglgzk/wish/1565750502 Foreign money offers, will contact a victim, and use current events and news stories to make their pitch more realistic. Often, they will talk about foreign issues to try and convince you to send them money, sometimes in exchange for money from them. In most cases, the victim sends the money and gets nothing in return, and the money was never used for the organization. https://padlet.com/shaleendion/1hmx7nu7n7nglgzk/wish/1565751968 2021-05-27 16:18:40 UTC https://padlet.com/shaleendion/1hmx7nu7n7nglgzk/wish/1565751968