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A well-known criminal tactic is to create a sense of urgency, which essentially puts their intended victim into a ‘hot’ state, where they feel the need to respond or act quickly. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eaj8tMFs #NoBlameNoShame #WeAreScamSurvivors 

🚨 Fraud Alert! 🚨 Fraudsters thrive on deception—don’t be fooled by flashy cars or fancy watches. Wealth doesn’t equal trustworthiness. They research victims, build quick friendships, and offer “too-good-to-be-true” deals with high profits and low risk. Remember: Urgency = Red Flag. Take your time, check everything, and always know who you’re dealing with. 💡 #FraudAlert #StaySafeOnline #KnowWhoYouTrust #FraudPrevention #DiamondAndDiamond #PersonalInjury #PersonalInjuryLawyer #PersonalInjuryLawFirm #CanadaLawyer #CanadaLawFirm #CanadianLawFirm #VancouverLawyer #CalgaryLawyer #AlbertaLawyer #BCLawyer #TorontoLawyer #TorontoLawyers #OntarioLaw #OntarioLawyers #LegalServices

🛑Stop Fraud!🛑 As many companies across the commonwealth have experienced fraud, John Marshall Bank is offering a timely webinar to educate the HCCA membership on fraud prevention. RSVP today by emailing events@hcca.net #HCCA #northernvirginia #construction #constructionindustry #heavyhighway #sitedevelopment #utilities #infrastructure #community #education #fraud #fraudprevention #webinar #wedigva

#FRAUD ALERT: Impersonators are spoofing actual U.S. Department of Homeland Security phone numbers and creating email addresses resembling DHS emails to appear legitimate. Some may send pictures of real or doctored law enforcement credentials. Impersonators try to convince victims to provide personally identifiable information, passwords, credit card or bank numbers, or make payments using money transfer services or unconventional methods. Read more below. #scam

After fraud perpetrators commit their schemes, they typically take steps to conceal the evidence of their crimes. Understanding the most common methods fraudsters use to conceal their crimes can help organizations improve their prevention and detection efforts. #FraudWeek #ACFEKnoxville #FraudPrevention

Can you guess the #1 way fraudsters attempt to conceal their crimes? Check out this infographic from Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) and find out: https://lnkd.in/g86NwEt9 #FraudWeek

Fraud is one of the fastest growing crime types in the country and is becoming ever more sophisticated. Here in Cheshire, our Economic Crime Unit works day in, day out to break down the elaborate lies fraudsters spin, get them put behind bars and get justice for victims.    DC Yates talks through different types of fraud, how the unit operates and how you can keep yourself protected.    You've probably all seen comments like 'how could you fall for that' - it's really important to get across that these fraudsters know what they're doing - this is their job and they're calculated, targeted and cruel in the pursuit of your money.    There's more prevention advice available on our website too, alongside reporting methods - https://lnkd.in/enkdv5Tq and read back at some notable cases the unit has taken on - https://lnkd.in/evh5ruDg / https://lnkd.in/eW4yna9S / https://lnkd.in/e2RyCvaa Visit https://lnkd.in/egFFdy4A to watch more of these features. 

Company policy has been implemented to prevent absentee owner fraud and assist in preventing claims. Read about a case of mistaken identity, not fraud: https://lnkd.in/eewYb5XF

Being aware of how you can spot a fraudster is essential at any time but especially during the holidays. Here are some things to look out for.

Anyone can fall victim to scams. Here's some advice on how to stand vigilant against fraud.