What to do if you are a victim?
- Contact your bank immediately and block your card if needed.
- Report the fraud to the police and get a report number.
- Report the incident on Cybermalveillance.gouv.fr or Pharos.
- Keep all evidence (emails, screenshots, receipts).
- Contact consumer protection organizations if needed.
Recent Testimonials
Témoignages Récents
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“I was reimbursed after reporting a fraudulent transaction. The
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“Thanks to the advice, I avoided a phishing scam and secured my
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Resources & Best Practices
Ressources & Bonnes Pratiques
- European Consumer Centre (ECC-Net) – Help for cross-border fraud and disputes
- Cybermalveillance.gouv.fr – French government help for cyber victims
- Pharos – Report online fraud to French authorities
- Action Fraud UK – UK national reporting centre for fraud
- Europol – Cybercrime
Best Practices
- Never share your banking or personal information by email or phone.
- Always verify the sender of suspicious emails or SMS.
- Use strong, unique passwords for each service.
- Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) wherever possible.
- Report any suspicious activity immediately.
Key Figures in Europe
- Over 20 million Europeans are victims of online fraud each year (Source: European Commission, 2022)
- Estimated losses: €24 billion per year (Source: Europol, 2023)