credit card theft
what is skimming
the theif uses a skimming device to steal your credit card information when you swipe your card at a store or atm
what is identity theft?
its a type of fraud where someone steals your personal information to commit fraudulent activities.
what is financial theft
its the act of stealing money or assets from an individual or an organization.
what are the most common types of credit card fraud
credit card application fraud
account takeover
credit card skimming
lost or stolen cards
what are types of identity theft?
account takeover fraud
child identity theft and fraud
senior identity theft and fraud
mail identity theft
drivers licence identity theft
who is most likely to commit an online financial crime
cybercriminals or hackers that want to make money
what are phishing scams?
the theif sends fraudulent emails or text messages that appear to be from legitimate sources such as your bank or credit card company asking you to provide personal information
what is phishing?
a technique to attempt to get sensitive data through a fraudulent solicitation
what is malware?
a software that is specifically designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to a computer system.
what is hacking?
the theif gains unauthorized access to a company or an organization data base and stores your credit card information
what is the worst consequence for identity theft?
up to 15 years in jail with possibly heavy fines
what are the top cyber crimes?
phishing scams
internet fraud
online intellectual property infringements
identity theft
online harrasment and cyberstalking.