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It occurs when someone steals personal information, such as Social Security numbers or bank account details, to commit fraud or other crimes.
What is Identity Theft?
Squad investigates scams and provides educational resources to raise awareness about fraud prevention.
What is Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF)?
Recommendations grounded in two theories
What is social learning theory and self-determination theory?
These scams involve fraudulent emails, messages, or websites designed to trick individuals into providing sensitive information such as passwords, credit card numbers, or personal details.
What is Phishing Scam?
They offer education programs and resources to help Jamaicans make informed decisions and protect themselves from scams
What is the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC)?
Another name or term used in Jamaica for scamming
What is chop/ bang e line?
They claim that the victim's computer has a virus or other issue. They then attempt to gain remote access to the victim's computer or trick them into paying for unnecessary services.
What is Tech Support Scams?
They Tackle major organised crime, economic crime, cyber-crime, advanced fee fraud and grand corruption in Jamaica, through an integrated and cooperative approach with local, regional and international key stakeholders.
What is MOCA
A dishonest plan for making money or getting an advantage, especially one that involves tricking people:
What is Scamming ?