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What to Do If You Become an Online Fraud Victim?
Online technologies are evolving, which means that scams are becoming more sophisticated. Therefore, it is important to know what to do if you have faced fraud in order to minimize losses and protect yourself. Here is our step-by-step guide for fraud victims.
What Is the Online Fraud Liability?
Internet fraud is a crime under the Criminal Code with appropriate punishment provided for by law. The Criminal Code does not have a separate article describing the elements of the crime of online fraud, but it takes into account the fact that most often online fraudsters ask to transfer money to an electronic wallet or make a money transfer using cryptocurrency. Punishment for such cases is provided for by Article 159.3 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, Fraud Using Electronic Means of Payment.
The Dangers of Open Wi-Fi Networks: How to Protect Your Data
Nowadays, writers, bloggers and journalists have to consider not only who their audience is, but also where their material will be read. And they are usually read on transport, and for a reader to be able to read a text between subway stops, it should not be longer than a couple of pages.
Online Threats: Doxxing
More and more young people are experiencing cyberbullying, online stalking and other forms of online psychological abuse. Unfortunately, some forms of online violence are moving from the Internet to the real world. For example, doxxing - collecting and publishing personal information without the owner's consent.
Phishing Psychology: How to Resist Scammers
Any phishing attack is based on methods of psychological influence on a person. Regardless of the technical implementation, the scammers always try to get the victim to perform the required action - click on a link, download and run a malicious attachment, enter confidential data or transfer money.
Dangerous Games on The Internet: How to Download and Play Online Safely?
The virtual world is full of exciting games, but not all of them are safe for users. Cybercriminals are constantly looking for ways to "infiltrate" computers and mobile devices to gain access to players' personal information or to infect devices with malware. In this sense, the gaming format can be an ideal breeding ground for potential victims.
How to Recognize an Email Scammer?
Critical thinking and attention to detail when working with information are top skills in the 21st century. They are needed not only for study and work, but also in more important situations, such as recognizing the tricks of the online scammers.
The Dangers of Internet Phishing: How to Protect Yourself from Fraud and Identity Theft
Phishing is one of the most widespread and insidious types of Internet fraud. Its aim is to trick the user out of personal data (authorization data, bank card numbers and other confidential information) and, ultimately, money.
What to Do If You Are an Online Fraud Victim?
Online technologies are evolving, which means that scams are becoming more sophisticated. Therefore, it is important to know what to do if you have faced fraud, so that you can minimize losses and protect yourself. Here is our step-by-step guide for fraud victims.