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Scam emails attempt to obtain sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, bank details (and money) by fraudulent means - disguising an electronic communication to look as if it's been sent from a trusted person or organisation.
One of the more common techniques employed by fraudsters is called phishing. This involves criminals, claiming to represent a financial institution, supplier or even a member of the charity’s executive team, sending unsolicited emails to an unsuspecting employee or volunteer.
11 lut 2022 · We’re seeing an increase in fraudulent emails from individuals pretending to represent the Rothschild Foundation. Please be aware that the Rothschild Foundation will never contact you to ask you for credit card details or ask you to make a payment in exchange for a charitable donation.
Charity scams can be simple: someone who poses as a street fundraiser for an existing charity and asking for donations from passersby or pretending to participate. The Charity Commission and Action Fraud both work to prevent fraudsters from appropriating funds under the guise of charitable donations.
6 dni temu · Reporting fraud and attempted fraud helps you get essential advice to get your charity back on track. It also helps build a clearer picture of the scale of fraud affecting the wider sector. It is...
28 lis 2023 · You can forward scam emails to report@phishing.gov.uk to report them and report malicious websites to the National Cyber Security Centre. You can report scam Facebook accounts by selecting the three dots on the right and pressing ‘report’.
2. Phone call or email. You receive a call or email from someone claiming to be from Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) or CAF Bank that seems unusual or suspicious. 3. Web page. You come across an unusual page on our website that asks you to provide your security credentials. 4. Text message
