Stay safe from scams
Here you will find information on types of scams, how to protect yourself, and who to contact if you feel you have been a victim of a scam.
Common types of fraud and tips to keep you safe online
It is important to spot fraud and take steps to help protect yourself from becoming a victim. Here are some common types of fraud and tips on how to prevent them.
Investment scams
- Phishing scams
- Social engineering scams
- Top tips
Investment scams
Investment scams can be tricky to spot. Here are some questions to ask yourself:
- Have you been contacted, unexpectedly by phone, email or on social media about an investment opportunity?
- Have you seen ads on social media offering unbelievably high returns on investment?
- Have you felt pressurised to make a quick decision without time to consider the investment?
- Have you been offered high returns with little or no risk?
- Have you been told that the investment opportunity is exclusive to a small group, including you?
If you answered yes to any of these, you might be dealing with an investment scam. Fraudsters may set up cloned websites or redirect you to legitimate sites to build trust. They might also send you documents with our branding to add credibility and even make initial payments to convince you to invest more.
Investment scams
Investment scams can be tricky to spot. Here are some questions to ask yourself:
- Have you been contacted, unexpectedly by phone, email or on social media about an investment opportunity?
- Have you seen ads on social media offering unbelievably high returns on investment?
- Have you felt pressurised to make a quick decision without time to consider the investment?
- Have you been offered high returns with little or no risk?
- Have you been told that the investment opportunity is exclusive to a small group, including you?
If you answered yes to any of these, you might be dealing with an investment scam. Fraudsters may set up cloned websites or redirect you to legitimate sites to build trust. They might also send you documents with our branding to add credibility and even make initial payments to convince you to invest more.
Investment scams
- Phishing scams
- Social engineering scams
- Top tips
Investment scams
Investment scams can be tricky to spot. Here are some questions to ask yourself:
- Have you been contacted, unexpectedly by phone, email or on social media about an investment opportunity?
- Have you seen ads on social media offering unbelievably high returns on investment?
- Have you felt pressurised to make a quick decision without time to consider the investment?
- Have you been offered high returns with little or no risk?
- Have you been told that the investment opportunity is exclusive to a small group, including you?
If you answered yes to any of these, you might be dealing with an investment scam. Fraudsters may set up cloned websites or redirect you to legitimate sites to build trust. They might also send you documents with our branding to add credibility and even make initial payments to convince you to invest more.
Investment scams
Investment scams can be tricky to spot. Here are some questions to ask yourself:
- Have you been contacted, unexpectedly by phone, email or on social media about an investment opportunity?
- Have you seen ads on social media offering unbelievably high returns on investment?
- Have you felt pressurised to make a quick decision without time to consider the investment?
- Have you been offered high returns with little or no risk?
- Have you been told that the investment opportunity is exclusive to a small group, including you?
If you answered yes to any of these, you might be dealing with an investment scam. Fraudsters may set up cloned websites or redirect you to legitimate sites to build trust. They might also send you documents with our branding to add credibility and even make initial payments to convince you to invest more.
Spotting fraudulent requests
We will never
Ask you to make a test payment or move money to a new account or a secure, safe or holding account.
Send someone to your home to collect cash, bank cards, or valuables.
Ask you to disclose your online password.
Ask you to download something to run on your computer.
Ask you to allow us remote access to your computer.
Types of fraud
Fraudsters use various methods to target you. Here are some common types.
Fixed interest investment or ISA fraud
- Alternative asset fraud
- Social media fraud
- Inheritance, refund and recovery fraud
Fixed interest investment or ISA fraud
Trusted brands are often targeted by fraudsters to add the appearance of legitimacy to their crimes. This can take many forms but often fraudsters will impersonate representatives of the company. They will frequently use falsified or copied material (documentation, email addresses, websites etc.) that imitates the branding and intellectual property of the company as a tool for such impersonation.
If you have been approached regarding an unbelievable offer in Fixed interest investment or ISA or any investment you do not see in our list of funds please contact us, these could be linked to fraudulent activity.
We have been made aware of fraudsters who have been placing advertisements with internet search engine providers to promote various fraudulent investments. The adverts link to fraudulent investment comparison sites and will prompt you to supply your name, telephone number and email address. Once this information has been provided, fraudsters posing as representatives of Schroders Personal Wealth will then cold call and email bogus prospectuses and application forms with a view to taking payment for fraudulent investments.
Fixed interest investment or ISA fraud
Trusted brands are often targeted by fraudsters to add the appearance of legitimacy to their crimes. This can take many forms but often fraudsters will impersonate representatives of the company. They will frequently use falsified or copied material (documentation, email addresses, websites etc.) that imitates the branding and intellectual property of the company as a tool for such impersonation.
If you have been approached regarding an unbelievable offer in Fixed interest investment or ISA or any investment you do not see in our list of funds please contact us, these could be linked to fraudulent activity.
We have been made aware of fraudsters who have been placing advertisements with internet search engine providers to promote various fraudulent investments. The adverts link to fraudulent investment comparison sites and will prompt you to supply your name, telephone number and email address. Once this information has been provided, fraudsters posing as representatives of Schroders Personal Wealth will then cold call and email bogus prospectuses and application forms with a view to taking payment for fraudulent investments.
Fixed interest investment or ISA fraud
- Alternative asset fraud
- Social media fraud
- Inheritance, refund and recovery fraud
Fixed interest investment or ISA fraud
Trusted brands are often targeted by fraudsters to add the appearance of legitimacy to their crimes. This can take many forms but often fraudsters will impersonate representatives of the company. They will frequently use falsified or copied material (documentation, email addresses, websites etc.) that imitates the branding and intellectual property of the company as a tool for such impersonation.
If you have been approached regarding an unbelievable offer in Fixed interest investment or ISA or any investment you do not see in our list of funds please contact us, these could be linked to fraudulent activity.
We have been made aware of fraudsters who have been placing advertisements with internet search engine providers to promote various fraudulent investments. The adverts link to fraudulent investment comparison sites and will prompt you to supply your name, telephone number and email address. Once this information has been provided, fraudsters posing as representatives of Schroders Personal Wealth will then cold call and email bogus prospectuses and application forms with a view to taking payment for fraudulent investments.
Fixed interest investment or ISA fraud
Trusted brands are often targeted by fraudsters to add the appearance of legitimacy to their crimes. This can take many forms but often fraudsters will impersonate representatives of the company. They will frequently use falsified or copied material (documentation, email addresses, websites etc.) that imitates the branding and intellectual property of the company as a tool for such impersonation.
If you have been approached regarding an unbelievable offer in Fixed interest investment or ISA or any investment you do not see in our list of funds please contact us, these could be linked to fraudulent activity.
We have been made aware of fraudsters who have been placing advertisements with internet search engine providers to promote various fraudulent investments. The adverts link to fraudulent investment comparison sites and will prompt you to supply your name, telephone number and email address. Once this information has been provided, fraudsters posing as representatives of Schroders Personal Wealth will then cold call and email bogus prospectuses and application forms with a view to taking payment for fraudulent investments.
Useful information
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