personal finance

what is fraud

• deception intended to result in financial or personal gain.

• the fraudulent acquisition and use of a person's private identifying information, usually for financial gain.

• the fraudulent practice of sending text messages purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information, such as passwords or credit card numbers.

• the fraudulent practice of sending emails or other messages purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information, such as passwords and credit card numbers.

what is Identity Theft

• the fraudulent practice of sending text messages purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information, such as passwords or credit card numbers.

• the fraudulent practice of sending emails or other messages purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information, such as passwords and credit card numbers.

• the fraudulent acquisition and use of a person's private identifying information, usually for financial gain.

• wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain.

  "he was convicted of fraud"

what is Smishing

• the fraudulent practice of making phone calls or leaving voice messages purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information, such as bank details and credit card numbers.

• wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain.

  "he was convicted of fraud"

• the fraudulent acquisition and use of a person's private identifying information, usually for financial gain.

• the fraudulent practice of sending text messages purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information, such as passwords or credit card numbers.

what is Vishing

• the fraudulent acquisition and use of a person's private identifying information, usually for financial gain.

• the fraudulent practice of making phone calls or leaving voice messages purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information, such as bank details and credit card numbers.

what is Pharming

• the fraudulent practice of directing internet users to a bogus website that mimics the appearance of a legitimate one, in order to obtain personal information such as passwords, account numbers, etc.

• the fraudulent acquisition and use of a person's private identifying information, usually for financial gain.

• the fraudulent practice of sending emails or other messages purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information, such as passwords and credit card numbers.

what is Phishing

• the fraudulent practice of sending text messages purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information, such as passwords or credit card numbers.

• the fraudulent practice of directing internet users to a bogus website that mimics the appearance of a legitimate one, in order to obtain personal information such as passwords, account numbers, etc.

• wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain.

  "he was convicted of fraud"

• the fraudulent practice of sending emails or other messages purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information, such as passwords and credit card numbers.

Deter - minimize your risk by safeguarding your personal info 

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Detect = monitor your accounts and bank statements each month and check your credit report regularly

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• false

Defend -  as soon as you suspect identity theft respond so you can recover

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• true