FRAUD

If you use the internet, you're at risk from internet fraud.
The internet is a cheap and easy way for fraudsters to con people out of
money. This fact sheet tells you about some of the most common types of
internet fraud (scams). But there are many others. If you suspect an email or
something on a website is a con, you're probably right. If something sounds
too good to be true, it probably is. Read on to find out how to spot internet
fraud and what you can do about it

ROGUE TRADERS

Rogue traders are untrustworthy or dishonest traders who sell goods or
services. When selling something online, it's common for a rogue trader:
• to advertise goods that don't exist
• to make untrue statements about the things they are selling
• to sell dangerous goods
• not to tell you about import or transport costs
• to send you different goods to the ones they advertised
• not to deliver on time
• not to deliver at all

PHISHINGS

Phishing is where you get emails pretending to come from a genuine
company. They often look like they come from your bank. This is a scam to
trick you into giving personal information that can be used for fraud. If you get
an email and you're asked to type in a password or type in personal details,
this is probably a scam as banks never ask you to do this.
To avoid phishing scams, log into your online accounts regularly – the more
often you check your accounts, the quicker you'll spot any problems. If you
check your bank and credit card statements regularly, you'll spot fraud more
quickly