Recognizing Financial Fraud: Key Red Flags to Watch | ScamSmart by FCART

A close-up view of a credit card positioned on top of an Indian currency note, with a visible microchip and embossed numbers on the card. The focus is on both financial items, showcasing the intricacy of details like the microchip and textual elements.

A close-up view of a credit card positioned on top of an Indian currency note, with a visible microchip and embossed numbers on the card. The focus is on both financial items, showcasing the intricacy of details like the microchip and textual elements.

Fraud detection tips

Fraud Awareness

Learn to identify and respond to financial fraud effectively.

A person is using a MacBook Pro laptop displaying a bank's website. The screen shows sections for logging in, credit card offers, and various banking services. The user interface is predominantly white with red accents, and the background consists of a wooden table and seating.

A person is using a MacBook Pro laptop displaying a bank's website. The screen shows sections for logging in, credit card offers, and various banking services. The user interface is predominantly white with red accents, and the background consists of a wooden table and seating.

Fraud Indicators

Recognize key signs of fraud, including emotional manipulation and urgency.

A young woman wearing glasses and a navy scarf stands in the foreground, holding textbooks labeled with accounting terms. She is dressed in a light blue uniform. In the background, a group of students are engaged in activities such as reading books and discussing among themselves, set against a brick building.

A young woman wearing glasses and a navy scarf stands in the foreground, holding textbooks labeled with accounting terms. She is dressed in a light blue uniform. In the background, a group of students are engaged in activities such as reading books and discussing among themselves, set against a brick building.

Red Flags

Understand common red flags that indicate potential financial scams.