Cyber Security- Online Scams

1. Created By: TYBBA(CA)

2. What is Online Scams?
• A scam is a dishonest plan to trick someone into something which
usually involves money.
• These scams are generally carried out online through dodgy emails
and websites, or fake accounts on social media.
• Scammers or fraudsters may contact you via email, text, phone call or
social media.

3. Types of Online Scams
Follow up Scamming
Purchasing Goods and Services Scam
Foreign Country Visit Bait
Pyramid Scheme Scams and Ponzi Scheme Scams

4. Examples of Online Scams
LinkedIn Phishing Email Scam
Work From Home Scam
Nigerian Fraud
 Fake ads on online classifieds or auction websites

5. Some Actions & Reactions
 Never Give Out your Personal Information
Every time you give away such information,
you end up compromising your privacy
 Never Give Out your Passwords to Anyone
No legitimate person or website would
ever ask you for passwords

6. Question & Answers

7. Stay vigilant to prevent online frauds and
scams
Thank You!