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Types of fraud
Phishing
Criminals trick their victims into disclosing their login details for bank accounts, TWINT or payment cards. Read moreTypes of fraud
Account takeover
Fraudsters steal login details and take over accounts in order to make payments. Read moreTypes of fraud
Advance fee fraud
Criminals lure people into making payments with exaggerated promises or bargains. Read moreTypes of fraud
Classified ad fraud
Criminals pose as buyers and steal payment or card details via fake websites. Read moreTypes of fraud
Merchandise or services fraud
Fraudsters offer goods or services but fail to deliver them, or only deliver substandard goods or services. Read moreTypes of fraud
Support fraud
Criminals pose as support staff in order to gain access to your data, money or control over your device. Read moreTypes of fraud
Romance scams
Criminals pretend to be romantically involved with their intended victim online in order to obtain money. Read moreTypes of fraud
Investment fraud
Criminals attract people with the promise of large profits and subsequently swindle them out of their money. Read more
Types of fraud
Phishing
Criminals trick their victims into disclosing their login details for bank accounts, TWINT or payment cards.
Types of fraud
Account takeover
Fraudsters steal login details and take over accounts in order to make payments.
Types of fraud
Advance fee fraud
Criminals lure people into making payments with exaggerated promises or bargains.
Types of fraud
Classified ad fraud
Criminals pose as buyers and steal payment or card details via fake websites.
Types of fraud
Merchandise or services fraud
Fraudsters offer goods or services but fail to deliver them, or only deliver substandard goods or services.
Types of fraud
Support fraud
Criminals pose as support staff in order to gain access to your data, money or control over your device.
Types of fraud
Romance scams
Criminals pretend to be romantically involved with their intended victim online in order to obtain money.
Types of fraud
Investment fraud
Criminals attract people with the promise of large profits and subsequently swindle them out of their money.
How to protect yourself against payment fraud
Payment fraud often starts with a harmless message. So take your time and examine messages critically.
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If you are a victim of fraud
If you are a victim of payment fraud, or if payment fraud is suspected, swift action is needed to prevent further losses. React correctly
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Pay Attent!on is a Swiss prevention initiative run by the financial sector and the police on the subject of secure payments. Read more
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The financial sector and the police are joining forces to combat payment fraud
Today is a significant day: the Pay Attent!on Association begins its work. Debit and credit card issuers, banks and the police are all behind this new initiative. From 2027, under the Pay Attent!on umbrella, we will work together to raise public awareness of the various forms of fraud across the entire spectrum of cashless payments – from debit and credit cards to online banking and TWINT. Read more