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Don't click links or download files from unknown sources, for example in emails or text messages.

Don't click unknown links and attachments.

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If a scammer gets hold of your password from one website, they then have access to all your accounts. 

Don't use the same password in several places.

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Social media lets us keep in touch with each other, but it is also used to trick people.

Common scams on social media and dating apps.

Social Media Scams

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When you use the internet, it is important to know what the risks are.

Online Scams

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A fake pop-up on a website says you've won a prize, but it only wants your details or money.

"You're our 1,000,000th customer"

Good to know

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Phone scams are becoming more and more common, especially ones targeting older people.

Phone Scams

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"You've won the lottery!"

Someone says you've won money, but that you have to pay a fee to receive the prize.

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AI services are getting better and better at generating convincing text, audio, images and video that can be used for scams.

AI Scams

Fake emergency using AI

AI Impersonation

Scammers use AI to sound or look like someone you know, such as a relative or your boss.

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Investing always comes with risks, but there are also scammers who use investments to trick people out of their money.

Investment Scams

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Crypto Scams

Scammers lure you with quick profits in cryptocurrency, but the money you put in goes to them.

Websites ending in .com.se

Stockholm-modehus.com

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Online shops that look legitimate, but where the item never arrives or is something completely different.

Dishonest Online Shops

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Email scams are one of the most common types of scam, because they are often easy to set up.

Mail & Email Scams

Scams that reach you by email, text message and post.

Fake invoice from a web host

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Emails that seem to come from your bank or a well-known company, but are trying to trick you into clicking a link.

Email Phishing

Miracle cure for type 2 diabetes

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Fake AI Advertising

Scammers use AI videos of famous people to sell fake products.

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A big problem that gets little media attention is scams aimed at businesses.

Scams Against Businesses

Business Scams

Fake Invoices to Businesses

Fake invoices sent to your business, often disguised as a supplier or a registration.

Fake Business Invoices

"Arrest warrant" from the police

Someone calls claiming to be from "the Tax Agency" or "the police" and demands that you pay or hand over details right away.

Fake Calls from Authorities

Fake text about a parcel delivery

Fake delivery text about a parcel

Text messages that seem to come from PostNord, DHL or another delivery company, but are trying to trick you into clicking a link.

Fake Delivery Texts

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Fake Emergency

Someone says a family member or friend is in trouble and asks you to send money quickly.

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Fake Housing Ads

Fake ads for homes that don't exist, luring you into paying rent or a deposit in advance.

An invoice that looks genuine, but is for something you never ordered.

Fake Invoices

Fake job offer

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Fake Job Ads

Fake jobs that promise high pay for easy work, but where you end up paying or handing over your details.

Fake Job Offers

Scandal articles on Facebook

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Ads that look like news, often about famous people, lure you to a scam site.

Fake News Links

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A pop-up on a website warns that your computer has a virus, to trick you into installing or paying for something.

Fake Virus Warnings

Fake pages that look like your bank or a well-known service, made to steal your login details.

Fake Websites

Scams where your identity is the main target.

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Identity fraud is one of the most dangerous types, because a stolen identity can be used for many other scams.

Identity Fraud

ID Theft

Someone uses your personal details to shop, borrow money or take out subscriptions in your name.

Identity Theft

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"Call Back" Scam

A missed call from a foreign number. If you call back, it can cost a lot of money.

Missed Call Scam

Fake Facebook suspension

Phishing on Social Media

Messages or posts on social media that want you to click a link and hand over your details.

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Someone calls pretending to be from the bank, the police or an authority to get at your money.

Phone Phishing (Vishing)

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You're lured into paying to join, and only make money if you recruit new members.

Pyramid Schemes

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Romance Scams

The scammer builds up a romantic relationship online and then asks for money.

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False Address Registration

Someone registers as living at your address without living there, for example to order goods or take out subscriptions.

Someone Registered at Your Address

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Suspicious Purchase on Your Account

Someone calls about a purchase on your account that you didn't make, to get hold of your card details or your BankID.

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Someone calls from "Microsoft" or similar and claims your computer has a virus, to get access to it.