Spot the scams

Never share (a)   details

Which of the following would help you avoid a scam?

• Telling your best friend your phone number.

• Telling your neighbour over the fence your pet's name.

• Not to feel pressured.

• Don't trust everyone.

What should you always do when using a Point of Sale machine (chip and pin or contactless)

• Check the amount carefully.

• Smile at the shopkeeper.

• Swipe as quickly as possible and leave the shop.

• Use contactless and then use your PIN code as well.

The following are personal information that a company could ask you for when you ring them to change the settings on your account.

• Date of birth

• Post code

• Pet's name

• Mother's maiden name

A piece of security information that a company may ask for is someone in your family's former surname, whose?

(a)  

What small symbol should you look for when buying on line?

• Padlock

• Heart

• Triangle

• Circle

Someone trying to get your personal information is called what? (Hint, like fishing).

(a)  

Lots of people will have what feeling when they realise they have been a victim of fraud?

• embarrassment

• happiness

• hunger

• entitlement

What things should you check when you get an email trying to get you to buy or claim something?

• No spelling errors

• The email address looks accurate

• The email addresses you in person

Tick all the ways you can protect yourself from fraud.

• If a deal is too good to be true, ignore it.

• Sign up for Secure code or Verified by visa on your credit cards for extra protection.

• Shred receipts with your card details on.

• Lend your cards to others.

• Give your PIN to your best friend.