Here are the various types of scam emails:
- Phishing
Phishing merupakan tindakan pencurian data diri berupa biodata Anda. Data-data yang dicuri biasanya berupa nama lengkap, tanggal lahir, alamat lengkap, nama ibu kandung, hingga nomor KTP anda.
These phishing emails are usually disguised as well-known banks or institutions, then direct us to confirm our data by clicking the link they include in the email.
You must be careful, because the bank never asks for data confirmation via email. Make sure you previously confirm through the Call Center of the bank that sent the email to avoid fraud. Make sure the number you call is the real number of the institution, not the number written in the scam email.
- Money handling
This second type of scam involves a third party. This third party is in charge of receiving funds that were previously stolen through another scam email. The money is then transferred from overseas after deducting a commission.
The perpetrator of this scam often claims to have won a prize and needs someone else's help to transfer the money into his account. With the lure of large amounts and coming from overseas banks.
- Ebay Scam
This type of scam will offer items at a price that is much cheaper than what is on the market, so people are immediately attracted to buy.
This email mode usually disguises itself as a well-known ecommerce website, then sends an email containing a link to a discount or coupon. Please be careful when clicking on the link. Always double check if the promo is real. You can pay attention to visible characteristics such as address and phone number.
- Sweepstakes scam
This type of scam involves sending an email notifying the victim that he or she has won a prize through a lottery.
Usually, these emails will provide a link to claim the prize such as "fill in your personal data through the following link". If you encounter a suspicious email like this, don't be easily tempted. Check the source first.