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Have you taken steps to prevent gift card fraud?   Gift cards are commonly used by criminals and fraudsters as a way to launder money in an untraceable way.   Awareness of fraud trends, proper education and implementing controls can help to prevent this.   Read more: https://bit.ly/3U67Avp   #Fraud #GiftCardFraud #AML #AMLCompliance

What is the CEO gift voucher scam? Fraudsters contact cardholders impersonating their manager, then ask them to purchase gift vouchers for a colleague and to send the codes over email or WhatsApp. And then they spend the vouchers. Don’t fall for it! 🚨 ✅ Talk to the manager to check it’s them on a number you trust ✅ Report any fraudulent attempts to us, whether successful or not, by calling 0800 015 9059 ✅ If you receive a suspicious email, forward it as an attachment to internetsecurity@barclays.co.uk, then delete it immediately. #Fraud #FraudPrevention #EmployeeFraud

🚨 Operation Red Hook Highlights the Need for Gift Card Fraud Prevention 🚨 A recent investigation, Operation Red Hook, has exposed the rising fraud in gift card transactions. This highlights the urgent need for businesses to enhance consumer protection and awareness. Netco Processing offers advanced fraud prevention solutions to safeguard your gift card transactions. Ensure your customers can enjoy a secure shopping experience and build trust with our reliable processing services. Learn more about how we can help you with all your gift card needs: https://lnkd.in/e35ma85n 🌐✨ 💬 Engage with us and share your experiences with gift card fraud! 🔒💳 #FraudPrevention #GiftCardSecurity #ConsumerProtection #NetcoProcessing

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Courier fraud continues to be a persistent issue, despite numerous awareness campaigns. Let's work together to protect ourselves and our communities from falling victim to this type of fraud. Here are some prevention tips to keep in mind: - Never give personal information over the phone or email to someone who has unsolicited contacted you. - Never pay for a delivery through an untraceable method such as wire transfer or gift card. - Do not open any suspicious or unknown attachment or link sent through email or text message. - Be wary of any unsolicited or unexpected package. - Be vigilant of your surroundings and take note of any suspicious activity. By following these tips, we can all play our part in preventing courier fraud. #fraudprevention #communitysafety

❗ Boss text scams are on the rise ❗ Someone in my network receive a message impersonating me. The message goes: Hi <name>, let me know when you receive my text. Alex P. Founder of the Financial Club --- With scams becoming more sophisticated I keep asking myself, can the networks do more to protect their customers? Always check the number you receive texts from, if it's not saved in your contacts, double check with your peers before replying. Needless to say that if you received a message from me that eventually asks you to purchase gift cards or provide a payment via a link, it's a scam! Perhaps fraud and financial crime fighting pros like Soups Ranjan, Trisha Kothari, Erin West, Ari Redbord or others might have suggestions on how to stay safe from these types of scams?

Always remain vigilant! Over recent months, fraudsters have become experts in impersonating financial institutions in order to deceive you into divulging personal information or performing an action on their behalf. If you are ever unsure about who you are speaking to, stop, hang-up, and call the number on the back of your credit card,bank card or the branch you deal with. Thousands of Canadians fall victim to frauds and scams every year. The best way to protect yourself is to be alert, stay informed about common scams and learn how to protect yourself. Take a few minutes to learn about these common scams targeted at consumers & how you can avoid them: Gift Card Scams Verification Code Scams Romance Scams Payment Scams

📢 Important Payment Fraud Tips from our AVP, Branch Customer Service Manager, Ann Baksh 📢 Ask yourself the following question: Did a purchaser overpay for goods or services you provided? If so, did the purchaser ask you to do any of the following. If you answer “Yes” to any of the following questions, contact your banker right away. 1. Deposit a check payment and then mail them an official check for the difference between the purchase price and the amount they sent you. 2. Deposit the check and use the difference between the purchase price and the amount they sent you to purchase gift cards that you are to mail back to them. 3. Deposit the check and use the difference between the purchase price and the amount they sent you to pay for shipping charges. Stay vigilant and protect yourself from fraud! 🛡️ #WaterfordBankNA #ToledoOhio #Detroit

Create a Reward and Credit Card #Binder to Help Protect Identity Keeping your private and personal information in an organized, secured, and locked space is really important these days with all the identity theft going on. This post is a great, easy way to manage those unused reward cards and credit cards.  Here are instructions on how to create a reward and credit card binder. Why organize your credit cards and reward cards? When these credit cards and reward cards are stolen, there is no way to easily contact the banks or stores unless you keep track of all the information on the back of the cards. So, this post will show you how to organize these items as well as how to write up the backup information you would need in case of an emergency or theft. How to create a rewards/credit card binder First, we will organize the physical cards you may Visit the blog for more details. #sabrinasorganizing https://lnkd.in/e5Z9wY9e #Safety #CreditCard #Finances #Organization #Tips #Rewardcards #Home

#Protect Yourself from #Credit #Card #Scams: Best Practices Credit card scams are a growing concern, with many people experiencing issues daily. Here are some effective security measures to protect your credit card information: 1. Set Strict #Limits: Enforce daily spending limits, transaction caps, and individual transaction amount restrictions to minimize the impact of fraudulent activity. 2. Control Online Purchases: By default, enable only in-store purchases. Users should #manually activate online purchases when needed to add an extra layer of security. 3. #Country-Based Whitelisting: Specify the countries where your credit card can be used. This prevents unauthorized usage in regions where you don't typically shop. 4. Avoid #Suspicious Offers: Don't fall for 1 #AED #offers or other deals that seem too good to be true. These can often be traps set by fraudsters. Implementing these measures can greatly reduce your risk of falling victim to credit card fraud. Stay #safe and #vigilant! #CreditCardSafety #FraudPrevention #FinancialSecurity #BestPractices