Fraud is most often carried out through emotional impact on a potential victim. Swindlers try to evoke pity, gain confidence, lull the vigilance with complex terminology, offer "easy" money, and so on.
Instructions
Step 1
In order not to become a victim of fraudsters, you must remember about basic security rules. Don't open the door to strangers. If they appear to be employees of a particular company, ask for documents and familiarize yourself with them behind a closed door: make sure there is a seal and signature on the document, pay attention to the photo - it should not be pasted over the print, etc. If the document contains the phone number of the company, call and clarify whether this individual is an employee of this organization.
Step 2
Don't engage in long conversations with strangers on the street. If a person really needs help, then his request will consist of one or two clear phrases, for example, “How to get to Lenin Street?”, “Please give way,” etc. Retire as soon as possible if someone asks you trick questions like: “Do you have a minute?”, “Do you know that you have a serious illness?”, “Yesterday a person similar to you stole a car not far from here. There is a person around the corner who can identify the criminal …”. In no case do not enter into dialogue with them, otherwise it will mean that you are already on the hook.
Step 3
Do not fall for the provocations of "mobile" scammers. Do not call back to dubious numbers, do not answer short SMS-numbers that offer to "get your prize" or "top up your friend's account", as a rule, an anonymous one who allegedly has a problem. The same applies to "easy" earnings on the Internet. Do not respond to letters that offer to receive a large salary, but for the paperwork they are asked to make a "small contribution", which is justified, for example, by paying for postage, etc.
Step 4
If you apply to a company or organization for a particular service, pay attention to the availability of detailed information, which should contain at least specific names and surnames, city (not only mobile) phones, as well as email and legal addresses, official sites on the Internet. Be sure to read the documents you intend to sign. If you have any doubts, refrain from entering into contracts until you get the advice of an independent lawyer.
