What do we really know about online scams?

marcusevans What do we really know about online scams? The National Fraud Authority (NFA) 2012 report into online scams estimates that fraud is costing the UK over £73 billion a year. Loss estimates to fraud by sector are: PRIVATE - £45.5 PUBLIC - BILLION £20.3 BILLION..... INDIVIDUALS - £6.1 BILLION Top 10 Online Scams of 2012 • The Nigerian scam, also known as 419 • Advanced fees paid for a guaranteed loan or credit card • Lottery scams • Phishing/whaling emails and phony web pages • Items for sale overpayment scam • Employment search overpayment scam • Disaster relief scams • Travel scams • "Make Money Fast" chain emails • "Turn Your Computer Into a Money-Making Machine!" MONEY TRANSFER Where do most internet scams happen? I||| ||| 65.9% 10.4% 3.1% United States United Kingdom China Increased awareness of online security ACCESS DENIED 11% 80% 82% Of UK online users Of people restricted Claimed to be are victims of fraud information online in cautious online 2010 (compared to 48% in 2007) 12% 82% 88% Of people suffered Only use websites Of 'silver surfers'* financially from with enhanced check out the security of websites before using them online ID fraud security However... 20% 25% ..... Of Londoners are Of internet users increasingly careless "lack confidence" when buying online in installing security software 56% Of UK people targeted online remain blasé about online safety Staying safe online • Don't be rushed into any deal • Ensure you have complete contact details for any trader you deal with • Protect yourself online • Use a credit card for extra protection on purchases over £100 • Never send money to unknown internet friends • Never give your personal information • Never believe in stories • Never click unknowingly • Change your password from time to time • Never login to your financial account from unknown network • Take help from experts References *"Silver surfers' are the most conscientious group on the intemet http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/publicationslagencies-public-bodiesnfalannual-fraud-indicatorlannual-fraud- indicator-2012?view Binary http://netforbeginners.about.com/odlantivirusantispywarekss/The-Top-10-Online-Scams-and-Email-Cons.htm http://www.homeofficegovuklpublikationslagencies-public-bodieshfalannual-fraud-indicatorlannual-fraud- indicator-2012?view=Binary http://ansonalex.com/infographicslintemet-scam-statistics-2012-infographic http://www.computerweekly.com/news/1280092373AD-theft-overtakes-financial-theft-online-survey-reveals http://www.computerweekly.com/news/1280092820UK-web-users-stil-not-secure-despite-increased-awareness- says-VeriSign http://consumers.ofcom.org.uk/2012/10/stay-safe-online-and-beat-the-cyber-criminas/ http://www.bbc.co.ukinewsluk-12294381 http://onecentatatime.com/10-tips-avoid-intemet-fraud-scams/ marcus evans is one of the world's leading business information companies delivering intelligence through a variety of media employing 3500 professionals in 63 offices worldwide. marcusevans Em marcusevans What do we really know about online scams? The National Fraud Authority (NFA) 2012 report into online scams estimates that fraud is costing the UK over £73 billion a year. Loss estimates to fraud by sector are: PRIVATE - £45.5 PUBLIC - BILLION £20.3 BILLION..... INDIVIDUALS - £6.1 BILLION Top 10 Online Scams of 2012 • The Nigerian scam, also known as 419 • Advanced fees paid for a guaranteed loan or credit card • Lottery scams • Phishing/whaling emails and phony web pages • Items for sale overpayment scam • Employment search overpayment scam • Disaster relief scams • Travel scams • "Make Money Fast" chain emails • "Turn Your Computer Into a Money-Making Machine!" MONEY TRANSFER Where do most internet scams happen? I||| ||| 65.9% 10.4% 3.1% United States United Kingdom China Increased awareness of online security ACCESS DENIED 11% 80% 82% Of UK online users Of people restricted Claimed to be are victims of fraud information online in cautious online 2010 (compared to 48% in 2007) 12% 82% 88% Of people suffered Only use websites Of 'silver surfers'* financially from with enhanced check out the security of websites before using them online ID fraud security However... 20% 25% ..... Of Londoners are Of internet users increasingly careless "lack confidence" when buying online in installing security software 56% Of UK people targeted online remain blasé about online safety Staying safe online • Don't be rushed into any deal • Ensure you have complete contact details for any trader you deal with • Protect yourself online • Use a credit card for extra protection on purchases over £100 • Never send money to unknown internet friends • Never give your personal information • Never believe in stories • Never click unknowingly • Change your password from time to time • Never login to your financial account from unknown network • Take help from experts References *"Silver surfers' are the most conscientious group on the intemet http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/publicationslagencies-public-bodiesnfalannual-fraud-indicatorlannual-fraud- indicator-2012?view Binary http://netforbeginners.about.com/odlantivirusantispywarekss/The-Top-10-Online-Scams-and-Email-Cons.htm http://www.homeofficegovuklpublikationslagencies-public-bodieshfalannual-fraud-indicatorlannual-fraud- indicator-2012?view=Binary http://ansonalex.com/infographicslintemet-scam-statistics-2012-infographic http://www.computerweekly.com/news/1280092373AD-theft-overtakes-financial-theft-online-survey-reveals http://www.computerweekly.com/news/1280092820UK-web-users-stil-not-secure-despite-increased-awareness- says-VeriSign http://consumers.ofcom.org.uk/2012/10/stay-safe-online-and-beat-the-cyber-criminas/ http://www.bbc.co.ukinewsluk-12294381 http://onecentatatime.com/10-tips-avoid-intemet-fraud-scams/ marcus evans is one of the world's leading business information companies delivering intelligence through a variety of media employing 3500 professionals in 63 offices worldwide. marcusevans Em