NORTH WEST FRAUD FORUM

Identity theft: What is it and can it be avoided?

5 Oct 2023 11:17 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

"Fraud" is an umbrella term describing when a person "lies to you or 'scams' you to gain an advantage". It is often linked to trying to extort money, or to learn private information about you. There are countless ways that scammers try and take advantage of their victims, some of which include via email, texts, phone calls or in person.

In a rapidly developing world where technology is becoming more advanced by the day, concerns are growing for online safety.

https://www.itv.com/news/wales/2023-10-02/what-is-identity-theft-and-can-it-be-avoided


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