Some might claim that your account will be frozen if you don’t verify your details – which does cause quite a bit of panic if you’re unaware of the scam.Ĭlicking on the email link will send you to a web page designed to mimic the official website, but instead will ask you to re-enter your login credentials and confirm your details like full name, address, date of birth sometimes even provide answers for your security questions.
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The way phishing scams most commonly operate is by sending their victims emails (or text messages) that look very much like official emails from banks or other trusted institutions requesting that you update your information with them. If you notice random pre-authorizations that you don’t recognize through your mobile banking app, call the bank right away to replace your credit card. The scammers will then use your credit card to make purchases online. This will likely happen without you knowing. Except, the moment you do enter your info, your credit card details are harvested and used for nefarious purposes.Īlternatively, there have been cases of scammers randomly generating credit card numbers, then requesting pre-authorizations for small, random amounts like $1.01 just to see if the credit card number is valid. This type of scam usually involves a website that is designed to look exactly like a site you know so you feel safe entering your credit card info. Rather, it serves as to provide a general understanding what types of scams to expect and be aware of so you’ll know to avoid falling for them. The following is by no means an exhaustive list of every type of online scam out there.
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