Europol: how can you stay safe online during a global crisis?
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How can you stay safe online during a global crisis? | Europol
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If you think that you have provided your account details to a scammer, contact your bank immediately. Always report any suspected fraud attempt to your local or national police, even if you did not fall victim to the scam. Fake News Phishing and smishing Spear phishingBogus websitesFake appsFake investment opportunitiesMoney muling   Fake news Fake news is very dangerous and...

The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the shock of the invasion of Ukraine has meant that our desire for news and information has become the perfect opportunity for criminals to dupe more victims. Scammers have been actively contacting citizens via calls, text messages or social media platforms to offer high-demand products and services that are actually fraudulent. They will even trick you into donating to fake charities, when in fact your money is going straight into the criminal’s pocket.

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