There are a number of law enforcing
agencies that have sprung up in the last few decades for internet users to
approach, get educated and empowered, and to lodge complaints against phishing
scams. To report phishing scams has now become the responsibility of every
person cheated and is likely to be cheated.
The range of crimes that can be
committed using the fraudulently obtained information is astounding and can be
challenging even for the cyber police. However, to report phishing scams is the
first step bring down criminal syndicates and to expose scandals that have
invariably intertwined with our daily lives.
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Report
phishing scams to remain safe from bigger scandals
Ignoring mails and hanging up on
phishing calls may be the first proactive step carried out by any informed
person. Nevertheless, the phishing attack cannot be abated with this simple
step. An unassuming mail or call may be the precursor to bigger crimes for
which the person has been chosen target. The scammers are very creative and can
design some other way to get their operations going. To remain unscathed from bigger financial scams, report phishing scams.
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Report
phishing scams to mitigate damages
Report phishing scams on time to
reduce the extent of damages, upon becoming the subject of phishing attacks.
For example, when scammers have extracted your credit card details, report
phishing scams before they use it against you by transacting using your
identity. Similarly, if you have revealed your user names and passwords for any
internet services, report phishing scams to the service providers immediately
and get them to freeze your account before data is stolen. In case of virus
attacks by way of technical support scams, it is better to seek professional
assistance before data is illegally confiscated.
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Report
phishing scams to recover funds
This will be the end result aspired
by all victims alike. Recovery of funds that have been lost by falling prey to
phishing attacks. This is a major challenge lying affront of intelligence
agencies and forensic experts, who are mystified by the diversity and
complexity of cases. It is worthwhile to approach such law enforcers and to
report phishing scams with all relevant information to speedup up enquiry and
expedite the process of nabbing criminals
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Report phishing
scams to stall perpetrators
This is a very
important reason to report phishing scams, but is unfortunately the less known
one too. Every type of internet crime gains momentum when there is lack of
awareness in people. Reporting phishing scams not only with crime resolution
boards but on all formal and informal networks including social media, so that
as many people as possible come to know about the modus operandi of scammers.
Knowledge of crimes is a potent weapon that can dampen criminal activity among
scammers. When the entire community becomes aware ofphishing scams and all
preventive techniques as well, it is logical that scammers will give up on
attempts to perpetrate fraud.
Even after the case is successfully
resolved, victims must come forward and share their experiences on online
media, so that people are adequately cautioned.
