Scam or Reliable - All anti-fraud articles

Fraud-as-a-service makes some scams more credible and faster to launch. Here is how these kits work, their limitations and the useful reflexes for protecting yourself.

Fake websites, duplicated tickets, pushy sellers: learn to recognise online ticketing scams, buy more cautiously and react if you have already paid.

Fake fundraisers exploit emotion, tragedies and current events to divert donations. Here are the signs to spot and the checks to make before contributing.

Fictitious strikethrough prices, hidden fees, misleading interfaces or fake reviews: abusive online commercial practices are progressing and require simple checks before any payment.

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.