Fraud Alert - CPF fraud attempt every 17 seconds

Fraud Alert - CPF fraud attempt every 17 seconds

 

Fraud Alert – Provides fresh fraud news insights, plus, expose current scams & fraud trends globally. Fraud is committed online, plus, over the phone but scammers have many fraud techniques! New frauds are committed daily, so check latest fraud alerts now!

 

Latest Fraud Alert has found that attempts at CPF fraud happen every 17 seconds in Brazil, according to a survey by Serasa. Criminals have used various tricks and created different scams and narratives. Discover how scams operate and how to safeguard yourself.

Today's Fraud News is special, as this week was the International Safer Internet Day, and Serasa prepared special tips for the date. Check and escape CPF fraud.

 

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“The biggest challenge is to stay safe since, unfortunately, the scams are increasingly diversified,” Aline Sanchez, responsible for Serasa Premium, a data monitoring, and fraud prevention service, told Brazil Economic.

 

In a recent coup attempt, the criminal who came out at a loss – get it.

 

Fraud Alert - Here are 6 tips to avoid scams:

 

1. be savvy of unknown site links, even if they are associated with people you know.

Who has never received a link from a friend and immediately clicked? It's a common thing to do, but it shouldn't be done as internet scams are on the rise and your friend's account may have been hacked. That is, checking the link may not be a great option, as you may expose yourself to viruses.

 

WhatsApp, Telegram, and email can be used by criminals for various frauds.

 

2. Don't click if you're not sure

Internet scam: know what to do if you fell

 

When in doubt, do not click on unknown links, as the chance of you falling for a scam in this way is high. Fraud Alert - Avoid clicking on links as much as possible, even those that seem attractive like “We have a un-s and security of the sites

Be sure the website site has a padlock next to the web URL, which shows that the website is safe. Sites with an “unsafe” triangle should be avoided, especially if it is necessary to fill in personal data.

 

4. Confirm the “check” of verified on social networks

Fraud Alert - Are you going to get in touch with a company on Instagram? Make sure the “check” of verified is on the profile, the seal is usually blue and is next to the name. Stay tuned!

 

5. Do not provide your data

Do not provide your details via email, WhatsApp, or social media without making sure you are not talking to a criminal. Fraud Alert - A bank does not ask for data by phone or other means, especially passwords and your full credit card number.

 

6. Use a virtual Debit card for any online purchases

Fraud Alert: When buying online, use the virtual card, which can be generated in your bank's application. Avoid entering your physical card details as this is less secure.

 

If you fall into a scam, read our special Fraud Alert article and understand what to do.