At Attica Bank, enhancing the security of your transactions is our ongoing commitment. Electronic fraud is versatile and evolving, but with the right knowledge, you can learn to recognize and effectively handle it.
Fraudsters employ numerous and ever-changing methods to deceive. Below are some of the most prevalent types:
- CEO Fraud
- Invoice Fraud: Manipulating or falsifying invoices
- Vishing: Fraudulent phone calls attempting to obtain personal information
- Smishing: Deceptive SMS messages that aim to steal sensitive data, Phishing: Fraudulent emails seeking to extract personal details
- Spoofed Bank Websites: Fake bank websites designed to mimic legitimate ones
- Romance Scam: Exploiting emotional connections to extort money
- Personal Data Theft: Unauthorized access and theft of personal information
- Investment Scams: Offering fake investment opportunities to swindle funds
- Online Shopping Scams: Fraudulent websites or seller profiles in online marketplaces
- Technical Support Scams
- Telephone Scams
- Identity Theft
- SIM Swapping: Hijacking a mobile phone SIM card to bypass security protections
For further information, visit the Hellenic Banking Federation website and Europol’s official site, which offers new tips against cyber fraud attempts.