Online threats – impersonation

It is very important to be wary of scammers who pose as judges, police officers, or prosecutors.
You can follow these steps to protect yourself from such scammers: Phone Calls:

• No official will ask you for your bank account details, passwords or credit card information over the phone.
• Police, prosecutors or judges will never ask you for money.
• Be wary of anyone claiming to have an emergency.
• No authorities will ask you to deposit or transfer money immediately.
• Scammers can spoof phone numbers of official organizations.
• If you are unsure of the caller’s identity, hang up and confirm it on the official organization’s website or phone number.
  General Precautions:
• Do not give your personal information to anyone.
• Pay attention to the information you share on your social media accounts.
• Do not click on unfamiliar emails or links.
• Keep your antivirus and firewall software up-to-date.
• Do your banking over a secure internet connection.
• Share information about these scams with your family and friends.
  If you have been scammed:
• Immediately report the situation to the police.
• Collect all evidence of the fraud (bank statements, emails, phone records, etc.).
• Inform your bank and freeze your account.
  Remember, the best defense against such scammers is to be aware