Main online scams

A money mule is someone who transfers, usually to other countries, illegally obtained money received in their account in exchange for a commission.

Are you familiar with phishing?

The associations AEB, CECA, Unacc and ASNEF have launched the second TV spot of the cybersecurity campaign started this month in collaboration with Levanta la Cabeza (Atresmedia).

The European Cybercrime Centre (EC3) of Europol, the European Banking Federation, the Spanish Banking Association, the National Police, and the Civil Guard have developed basic prevention tips for crypto-asset investment scams, because the more aware we are as individuals of potential fraud, the safer we can be.

Have you ever suffered a malware attack on your devices or are you one of those who think these things always happen to others?

You receive a phone call from a cybercriminal impersonating your electricity company or another service provider.

This fraud occurs when a scammer, using social engineering techniques and your stolen personal data, takes control of your mobile phone’s SIM card.

A cybercriminal calls you posing as a technical support provider, claiming there is a problem with your computer's software.

Identity theft occurs when someone steals personal information (e.g., name, ID number, credit card number, Social Security number, driver's license, etc.) from another person for fraudulent purposes.

Digitalisation has created a flexible living environment that gives us the freedom to easily access a universe of information.