Consumer information - Scams

What is a scam

Scams – what to watch out for

Scams target your personal details such as your bank account. Learn the signs you need to be aware of.

Phishing

Phishing describes the way fraudsters target your financial and personal details. They may do this by email, texting or phoning you.

Financial scams

Financial scams attempt to trick you out of your money. They use different methods to gain access to your money and personal data.

Investment scams

Investment scams promises of easy-to-win, risk-free returns gain the victim’s trust and can be extremely tempting.

Pyramid schemes

Pyramid schemes try to lure you into investing money in return for easy cash at a high return.

Social media scams

Social media scams use fake profiles and a range of other ploys on the various platforms to persuade you to part with your money.

Rental accommodation scams

When looking for a property to rent, either as your home or when you go on holiday, the last thing you want is to become a victim of a scam and lose your money.

Other scams

Scams can happen in several other ways. Learn about the most common types you should look out for.

Scams