ACT outlines three actions individuals should take to safeguard themselves and the community against scams

2023-01-19

How can you act against scams? MHA outlines 3 steps you can take

What is ACT?

*ACT outlines three actions individuals should take to safeguard themselves and the community against scams.*

<< Add >> security features such as ScamShield and two-factor authentication for personal accounts. Also, set up transaction limits for Internet banking, to limit the amount of funds possibly lost in the event of a scam.

<<Check>> for potential signs of a scam by asking questions, fact-checking requests for personal information and money transfers, and verifying the legitimacy of online listings and reviews. Take the time to pause and check. If it is too good to be true, it is probably untrue, and a scam.

<<Tell>> the authorities and others about scam encounters by reporting to the bank, ScamShield, or by filing a police report. Tell others about ongoing scams and preventive steps they can take.

 

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