TECHNOLOGY

BY : MUHAMMAD AFIQ HAYQAL BIN MOHD FADELI

NEWSLETTER WRITTEN BY : MUHAMMAD AFIQ HAYQAL BIN MOHD FADELI

INSIDE
THIS
ISSUE
PG. 2
Type of online scam and charts of
TECHNOLOGY IN SCAMS
people had been scam
ONLINE SCAMS

PG. 3
How can get scam and How to
avoid online scam what to do if get
scammed.
PG. 4
What to do if get scammed and
Conclusion of online scam.
Online scams, also known as internet scams, are scams that use internet services or
software to defraud or take advantage of victims. Cybercriminals may contact
potential victims through personal or work email accounts, social networking sites,
dating apps, or other methods to obtain financial or other valuable personal
information. Most successful scams have similar endings: the victim loses their own
money or fails to receive funds. In worst-case scenarios, the victim may even lose
their identity.

By:Muhammad Afiq Hayqal Bin Mohd Fadeli

TYPE OF ONLINE SCAMS
1. PHISHING SCAMS
- Phishing is when attackers send malicious emails designed to
trick people into falling for a scam.
2. SHOPPING SCAMS
- Online shopping scams involve scammers pretending to
be legitimate online sellers, either with a fake website or
a fake ad on a genuine retailer site.
3. DATING AND ROMANCE SCAMS
- A romance scam is a confidence trick involving feigning
romantic intentions towards a victim, gaining the victim's
affection, and then using that goodwill to get the victim
to send money to the scammer.

https://www.broadbandsearch.net/blog/common-online-scams/amp

THE STATISTIC OF
ONLINE SCAMS

The number of e-commerce scams reported in Malaysia increased by

around 63 percent in 2021. As of May 2022, there were already nearly
four thousand reported e-commerce scams in Malaysia.

httpswww.statista.com/statistics/1346657/malaysia-number-of-e-
commerce-scams/
 HOW CAN
STUDENTS GET
SCAMMED
1. PHISHING
- Phishing emails often tell a story to trick you
into clicking on a link or opening an
attachment. You might get an unexpected E-
mail that looks like it’s from a company you
know or trust, like a bank or a credit card or
utility company. Or maybe it’s from an online
payment website or app. This is the most
common online scam out there, it is due to
how well it works. Phishing usually done via E-
mail to get your information.
2. SHOPPING SCAMS
- These scams are based on companies
pretending to sell you products they do not
intend to send. You may get a confirmation
email after you pay, and they will certainly
take your money, but the product will never
arrive. These scams usually arrive via email or
social media.
3. DATING SCAMS
- Hackers will make an online dating profile and
work to build a relationship with you. Then,
after some time, they will ask you to send
them money, which you will be tempted to do
since you've grown to care for this person.
https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/how-recognize-and-avoid-phishing-scams

https://www.rdasia.com/money/online-shopping-scams-and-how-avoid-
them

https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/what-know-about-romance-scams

HOW CAN STUDENTS AVOID ONLINE SCAMS

1. Always use secure sites
- If you want to know the secure sites, it have “https” in the web address and it also have symbol of yellow padlock in browser.
2. Never ever give passwords, PIN numbers or bank account numbers.
- It is because the official companies and banks will never ask you for these details if you want to purchase from their
company.
3. Identify theft
- You can identify theft by using https://scam.my . This website you can track their phone number and their account number if
the seller have scammed people or not. This website is legal and recommended by police.
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/avoid-online-fraud
WHAT TO DO IF GET SCAMMED
1. Contact your debit or credit card company
- If you've been a victim of fraud, report it to your credit card company and ask them to clear the fraudulent transactions
from your credit report. You can also close your account and request a new one.
2. Change your passwords immediately.
- If you're a victim of online banking fraud, you can prevent it by choosing a combination of random letters, symbols, and
characters. This will block any attempt by scammers to access your account, change your details, or withdraw your
money.
3. Notify the police and file a report.
- Tell to the police about the scammer and file a report and do not to forget about evidence.
4. Report the criminal’s account to the social media platform
- Take screenshots of your conversation with the scammer. This will help the platform shut down their account faster and
stop them from making any more transactions.
5. Stop all contact with the person or organization
- If someone is asking you for money, block them from contacting you. If they send you an email or a letter, don't respond
to that either. Do not carry on talking after you realize you are being conned.
https://www.aura.com/learn/what-to-do-if-you-have-been-scammed-online

CONCLUSION OF ONLINE
SCAMS
Online scams are easy to fall victim to and often times, your money and
personal information can be lost or stolen in the process. BEWARE!
Educate yourself on online safety measures, use secure websites
whenever engaging in online transactions and only provide personal or
financial information when necessary.