Sneaky Scams – 5 ways to keep your money safe this Christmas season.
Criminals do not take holidays and are constantly developing smarter ways to steal your money. Here are some ways to avoid being defrauded over the Christmas season.
1. Being bombarded with texts containing links? Don't click on any link. Take a moment and ask yourself if the text is legitimate. This especially includes texts that pretend to be seeking additional payments for online shopping, package delivery services or VAT and Duties that claim to be owed.
2. Investment opportunity too good to be true? With news that investment markets have been doing well recently, criminals are getting in on the act with promises of excellent profits. Be wary of promotions that seem too good to be true. Ensure you are dealing with an investment professional. And finally, remember to verify any financial adviser is fully qualified and regulated.
3. Checking in on your accounts? Always login to your account by using our website at aviatecu.ie or by using our secure mobile app on your phone. Browsing the internet for login pages can be unsafe and may result in you landing on the wrong website with links to fraudsters and their evils ways of stealing your money.
4. Security codes being requested? Always be cautious when providing any security or account login codes. Do not provide any PIN or security codes if requested out of the blue.
5. Received an email with payment instructions? Never make a payment on the back of an email instruction. Verbally confirm the details with the sender on a known and trusted contact number.
Sneaky Scams – 5 ways to keep your money safe this Christmas season.
Criminals do not take holidays and are constantly developing smarter ways to steal your money. Here are some ways to avoid being defrauded over the Christmas season.
1. Being bombarded with texts containing links?
Don't click on any link. Take a moment and ask yourself if the text is legitimate. This especially includes texts that pretend to be seeking additional payments for online shopping, package delivery services or VAT and Duties that claim to be owed.
2. Investment opportunity too good to be true?
With news that investment markets have been doing well recently, criminals are getting in on the act with promises of excellent profits. Be wary of promotions that seem too good to be true. Ensure you are dealing with an investment professional. And finally, remember to verify any financial adviser is fully qualified and regulated.
3. Checking in on your accounts?
Always login to your account by using our website at aviatecu.ie or by using our secure mobile app on your phone. Browsing the internet for login pages can be unsafe and may result in you landing on the wrong website with links to fraudsters and their evils ways of stealing your money.
4. Security codes being requested?
Always be cautious when providing any security or account login codes. Do not provide any PIN or security codes if requested out of the blue.
5. Received an email with payment instructions?
Never make a payment on the back of an email instruction. Verbally confirm the details with the sender on a known and trusted contact number.
For more fraud prevention tips and information, visit our website www.aviatecu.ie/protecting-you-from-fraudsters