Warning about online Scams
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International exchanges also involve risks arising from inappropriate online contact and attempts at fraud.
NADEUM-WIKO provides information on typical types of fraud, warning signs, and protective measures for members and partners.
⚠️ Warning about online fraud and contact scams
Online fraud occurs worldwide in various forms. Especially in the international arena, fraudsters often pose as military personnel, doctors, project staff, partner organizations, or private individuals. The goal is usually to build trust in order to later obtain money, data, or support.
NADEUM-WIKO provides information about typical forms of fraud so that members and interested parties can recognize risks early on and protect themselves.
Common types of fraud in the international environment
- Romance and contact scams
- Military, doctor, or NGO identity fraud
- Messenger and WhatsApp scams
- Project and job offers (fake)
- Donation and aid fraud
- Advance fee and fee fraud
- Fake profiles and identity theft
1️⃣ Romance and contact scam
Typical: emotional approach, relationship, trust
Context: social media, messenger
2️⃣ Military, medical, or NGO identity fraud
Typical: Foreign deployment, humanitarian mission
Context: International contacts
3️⃣ Messenger and WhatsApp scams
Typical: Number change, urgency
Context: Smartphone communication
4️⃣ Project and job offers (fake)
Typical: Cooperation, project, work
Context: NGO and development work
5️⃣ Donation and aid fraud
Typical: Emergency situation, request for help
Context: Humanitarian issues
6️⃣ Advance fee and fee fraud
Typical: Package, travel, documents, fees
Context: International transfers
7️⃣ Fake profiles and identity theft
Typical: stolen photos, false identity
Context: social media