Scam is an attempt to manipulate or trick someone into sharing their personal or confidential information with the intention of stealing their money or impersonating their identity for further scamming campaigns.
Scammers might attempt to contact you to trick you into sharing personal (sensitive) information such as usernames, Passwords, or credit/ debit card details through different techniques including: Fake SMS, WhatsApp messages, social media, phone calls or even in person.
Phishing is a common type of scams, it’s a form of deceptive and fake messages that appears to be coming from a legitimate source such as government institutions or popular companies.
Learn how to identify phishing messages!
What to do if you received a scam?
No matter which way scammers take, their goal will always be stealing your money or impersonating your identity to steal someone else.
If you notice any suspicious activities on your accounts, or if you fell victim to criminals and sent any confidential or banking information to scammers.
Report it immediately by calling FransiCare at:
A message coming from a phone number, account name, or email address that you do not know.
A message that contain spelling or grammar mistakes with unusual formatting.
A message warning you that a certain service is about to be disabled or revoked if you do not pay a fine or click a link immediately!
A message asking you to provide the One-time password received via text message immediately to help you with a service or application. What to do if you received a scam?
A message trying to convince you to give your personal information in order to receive a discount offer or a prize.
A message asking for your personal information to confirm a shipment or a service request you do not know and without any confirmation numbers to check!
A message asking you to accept transferring funds in and out of your own bank account to a third party and promise granting you easy money in return of this service.
A message that comes from a friend, family, or someone you know with unusual request such as transferring money to unknown third person.
A message that takes advantage of holidays, latest trends, or latest events, such as COVID 19, to deceive people with fake information or services.
