Scam or Reliable - All anti-fraud articles

An unexpected inheritance from abroad may hide a scam. Here are the warning signs, the requests to refuse and the right reflexes to avoid payments and data theft.

Older people are regularly targeted by scams that play on urgency, trust and the fear of losing money. Fake relatives, fake bank advisers, fraudulent SMS messages, fake technical support or doorstep visitors: the scenarios evolve, but some simple reflexes can often defeat them.

A fake refund can seem reassuring, especially when it announces a precise amount. Yet the trap often targets your personal data, banking data or security validations.

Stolen supporting documents may be enough to open consumer credit in a victim’s name. Discover scammers’ methods, the warning signs and the reflexes to limit the risks.

A scam involving Wero targets sales between individuals. Here are the precautions to take before handing over an item or accepting a payment confirmation.

Vishing, or phone scam, is reported to be increasing this year. Here is how to recognise the pressure used by fraudsters and regain control before acting too quickly.

A new scam targets travellers after an online booking. The real context makes the message credible, which is why it is important to verify before clicking or replying.

Cloned voice, panicked call, fake loved one in danger: learn to recognise a voice deepfake scam and verify before sending money.

Australia, United States, United Kingdom: three complementary approaches to better prevent fraud, detect weak signals, secure payments and help victims react quickly.

Understand why a scam can seem credible despite its lies: familiar codes, urgency, real data, plausible context and fake trust signals.