“A long scar across my grandfather’s knee – a stark reminder of his time as a police officer in the rowdier 1950s era of pre-independence Singapore. He had earned that scar fighting an intruder who’d broken into the house to steal his gun. In the struggle that ensued, my grandfather got shot in the knee – while he managed to retain his gun, the suspect unfortunately got away. That was just one of many stories he’d recount to me as I grew up. And eventually, inspired by his tales of fighting for justice, I too became a police officer. I’ve had my fair share of heart-pumping, adrenaline filled (but thankfully, scar-free!) experiences throughout my five-year career in the force. I’ve dealt with an armed perpetrator while working the night shift with my partner, and gone into the forest after sundown to respond to an incident. Those were times where I just had to trust my instincts, my partner and our team. But it’s not just about the action. My time as an investigation officer in the special victims unit filled me with a deep sense of empathy and resolve to help victims of crimes. I wanted to do more. In my role in the force, I was often called to the scene after a crime had occurred. I wanted a chance to proactively protect people before they became victims. So when I found out about an opportunity at DBS to prevent people from getting scammed, I grasped it. Over the last two years, I’ve worked in the Anti-Scam team at DBS, where we monitor for suspicious transactions. Upon detecting such activities, we would immediately contact the customer to verify the transfer and to stop them from losing their hard-earned savings to scammers. Victims are often emotional over the phone, and understandably so – no one likes to be informed that they’re about to be scammed – but I remain empathetic, and stay on the line with them, as long as it takes (sometimes up to hours) to convince them. There’s no greater feeling than when you finally witness someone’s “light bulb moment”, signalling that you’ve successfully prevented one more victim.” - Justina Pang, Anti-Scam Team #TrustYourSpark #HumansofDBS
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ℹ️ As the number of victims of fraud increases, there is pressure on the regulator to NOT reduce the compensation fraud victims receive. 😔 Fraud is becoming increasingly widespread and sophisticated, and people can easily find themselves out of pocket by huge amounts. This BBC article explains what is being proposed in terms of reducing compensation, and also what your rights are if you have become a victim See link in comment below 👇 Consumer Friend is working to support victims of fraud - and try to make sure they are compensated if they are scammed. #consumerfriend #consumervulnerability #fraud
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Just as fraudsters mask their fraudulent activities in events that are over the top ‘too good’ to be true, playing on victim’s endorphins and excitement to cause their guard to fall, they also can mask their scam as something that seems ‘too bad to be real.’ These scams likewise play on their victims emotions by use of fear, shame, terror. If their victim does not do action ‘x’, then bad event ‘y’ will occur. They may pass as a government agency such as the IRS or Social Security Administration, law enforcement, they may pretend to be a family member in distress, or they may pass as the victims financial institution. Either way, the scammers goal is to manipulate the victims emotions so they drop their guard and fall for the scam. When someone is operating out of fear and emotion, they are far more vulnerable than they would be otherwise. As a rule of thumb, if something seems either ‘too good’ or ‘too bad’ to be true, it may be. Slow down, examine the situation closely, seek others opinions, and proceed with caution to avoid being a victim of a scam. # fraud #fraudprevention #scam #impersonator
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🔴 Scam Victims Compliance With Scammer Authority Figures Helping Scam Victims to Understand the Psychology of Scams Scammers prey on vulnerability, specifically the use of ‘Authority Figure’ impersonation to exploit psychological vulnerabilities to manipulate their scam victims. Among the most potent tools in their arsenal is the portrayal of authority figures, whether impersonating law enforcement officers, financial advisors, or government officials. In the face of perceived authority, scam victims often exhibit a strong inclination to comply and conform, driven by a complex interplay of psychological factors. https://lnkd.in/eerEvg8V ♦ To report criminals like these visit reporting.AgainstScams.org ♦ If you are a victim of criminals like these go to ScamVictimsSupport.org #SCARS #CognitiveBias #CognitiveBiases #CognitiveDistortions #MagicalThinking #ScamVictims #PsychologyOfScams #RecoveryPsychology #DelusionalThinking #ScamVictimRecovery
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Today in World Money Laundering Report: Victims of scams are victims of crime. We need to start making that clear. Louise Baxter MBE FCTSP, Head of National Trading Standards Scams Team, consumer vulnerability expert. https://lnkd.in/g3cwcVSM #fraud #scams #vulnerable #victims #worldmoneylaunderingreport
Victims of scams are victims of crime. We need to start making that clear.
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#MotivationMonday: Police Bring ‘Grandparent Scam’ fraudsters to justice and recover money stolen from Canadian #seniors. https://buff.ly/3QeQIjP Learn how to protect your loved ones from fraudsters impersonating family members. Check out our updated resources on this important topic and read our latest blog post all about ‘The Grandparent Scam’ and ‘Project Sharp’. 📚 Updated ‘The Grandparent Scam’ resources https://buff.ly/3w2Nsku 📰 The Grandparent Scam: Equipping Seniors With 5 Scam Defense Strategies https://buff.ly/3w2Ns3Y Spread awareness and help prevent the financial exploitation of seniors in your community. #GrandparentScamAwareness #UnHackable #scam #scamprevention #safetytips #seniorsafety #fraudprevention #privacymatters #grandparentscam #seniorsupport #seniorsupportservices
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One of the fastest-growing scams these days is what is known as the Grandparent Scam. In a typical Grandparent Scam, a fraudster contacts a Senior posing as a grandchild who is in some sort of trouble. The trouble could be that they’ve been arrested and need bail money, or they are travelling and have been robbed, or that they’ve had some sort of medical emergency. Sometimes, the caller claims to be a lawyer, doctor or police officer calling on the grandchild’s behalf. Of course, you love your grandchildren and your first instinct would be to help them, any way that you can. Unfortunately, that’s what the scammers are counting on. Read more on ways to protect yourself from this type of scam: https://lnkd.in/gHTsVnkW #FraudMonth #ProtectYourself #KindredCreditUnion #MakePeacewithYourMoney
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Recovering from Scams: A Guide for Australians Have you been a victim of a scam in Australia? You're not alone. Scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated, but there's hope for recovery. In this post, we're sharing essential tips and resources to help you reclaim your financial security and emotional well-being. From reporting scams to seeking support from relevant authorities, let's navigate the path to recovery together. Remember, there's help available, and you deserve to reclaim what's rightfully yours. Scam recovery Australia Australian scam victim support Reporting scams in Australia Financial security after scam Emotional recovery from scams Scam victim assistance resources Australian consumer protection Recovering from online scams in Australia Scam awareness and prevention Australia Fraud support services Australia #ScamRecoveryAustralia #AustralianScamSupport #ReportScamsAU #FinancialSecurityAU #EmotionalRecovery #ScamVictimAssistance #ConsumerProtectionAU #OnlineScamRecovery #FraudPreventionAU #SupportServicesAU
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Fantastic to see more action on call spoofing as this will make it more difficult for criminals to trick and defraud UK consumers. Call spoofing is when a fraudster is able to change the number displayed on a victims phone number, meaning that overseas criminals can pretend to be calling from a UK phone number and carry out elaborate impersonation frauds, such as pretending their calling from a victims bank. #CLIspoofing #CallerIDSpoofing #Fraud #FinancialCrime https://hubs.ly/Q02JmVpS0
Crackdown on scam calls pretending to be from UK numbers
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Unfortunately, fraudsters often target the elderly, lonely, and vulnerable, and romance fraud is reportedly up 60%. It's important to raise awareness of this heartless crime and watch out for our family and friends to help them avoid becoming victims. Let's band together to protect our loved ones and spread the word about this growing issue. #RomanceFraud #ProtectYourLovedOnes #StayVigilant #fraudprevention #forensicaccounting #valentinesday
Romance fraud alert as reports up almost 60%
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Scammers, identity thieves, and fraudsters cheated Tennesseans out of a reported $133.6 million of their hard-earned money in 2023, landing Tennessee as the state with the 16th highest rate of fraud in the United States, according to the Federal Trade Commission. To combat this ongoing problem, TDCI's Securities Division reminds consumers to be vigilant in protecting themselves from financial fraud and identity theft by learning the red flags of financial scams and how to protect themselves! If you suspect that you or a loved one might be a victim of securities or insurance fraud, or if you would like to file a complaint or speak with an investigator, please contact TDCI’s Financial Services Investigations Unit at (615) 741-5900 or online: https://lnkd.in/eeWYemUD #tnsecurities #stopscams #consumerprotection #FightFraud #tennessee #nashville
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Great work all the best