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.