{"id":192079,"date":"2025-01-13T06:19:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-13T05:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/?p=192079"},"modified":"2025-01-14T17:21:00","modified_gmt":"2025-01-14T16:21:00","slug":"all-about-black-friday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/all-about-black-friday","title":{"rendered":"Black Friday: how to avoid online scams and frauds"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"192079\" class=\"elementor elementor-192079\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69e039a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"69e039a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-09500b0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"09500b0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.15.0 - 02-08-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><b>Black Friday is a much-awaited sales period but also a prime opportunity for online scams. Every year, cybercriminals exploit the influx of shoppers by orchestrating sophisticated techniques designed to deceive consumers.<\/b><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48d85c1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"48d85c1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, we offer you the best tips to spot scams and safeguard yourself during your Black Friday online shopping experience.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-29c5425 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"29c5425\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fcf8281 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fcf8281\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.15.0 - 02-08-2023 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What are the most common types of scams during Black Friday?<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e5e7f5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6e5e7f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the scams most commonly encountered during Black Friday and the indicators to watch out for to avoid them.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-caa6fd9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"caa6fd9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><i>1. Fake online shopping sites<\/i><\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-280c750 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"280c750\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Fake online shopping sites<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> increase every year, imitating legitimate stores to trick consumers into providing their personal or banking information.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Warning signs to look for:<\/b><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Suspicious URL<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: carefully check the site&#8217;s address; even a single altered character could indicate a <\/span><b>fraudulent imitation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Absence of legal notice<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: a secure site displays <\/span><b>clear legal notices and return conditions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Their absence is a red flag.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Extremely low prices<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: prices that appear too good to be true are often a trap; verify other stores to see if the discount is realistic.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-608ebd3 elementor-align-center button-principal elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"608ebd3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/data-courses\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Discover our courses<\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ac97328 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ac97328\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><i>2. False promotions and misleading discounts<\/i><\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f542192 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f542192\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some <\/span><b>promotional offers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are either fictitious or exaggerated to urge purchases, providing no genuine advantage to the buyer.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>How to verify a real promotion?<\/b><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Compare prices<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: before purchasing, check several sites or use price tracking platforms to ensure the <\/span><b>promotion is genuine<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Read consumer reviews<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: a trustworthy seller will have verifiable <\/span><b>positive reviews<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Take the time to read recent testimonials.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Check the reputation of the online store<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: larger platforms or well-known sites are generally safer. Do some research to avoid <\/span><b>dubious sellers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f869334 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f869334\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><i>3. Phishing via SMS, email, and telephone<\/i><\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f2ee94 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3f2ee94\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/all-about-phishing\">Phishing<\/a> is a method scammers use to obtain your personal information by pretending to be an official site or service.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Common phishing techniques:<\/b><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>SMS or emails with suspicious links<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: be wary of shortened links or domains that seem unusual, often found in <\/span><b>phishing emails<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Fake delivery or order messages<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: cybercriminals send notifications for non-existent orders to steal your banking information.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Calls claiming to be customer service<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: they may contact you claiming to be an <\/span><b>after-sales service<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to resolve a fictitious issue and ask for your sensitive information.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6680e71 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6680e71\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><i>4. Fake customer service and carrier services<\/i><\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-230b899 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"230b899\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Fake after-sales services<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (SAV) or delivery services often pretended to be linked to a purchase you&#8217;ve made to extract information or extra payments.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Overcharged number scams:<\/b><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Calls or SMS asking to call back a paid number<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: messages requesting you to call back an <\/span><b>overcharged number<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for delivery information are often fraudulent.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Messages offering parcel tracking in exchange for banking data<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: scammers might send a fake parcel tracking link to <\/span><b>tempt you into providing your banking data<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-85d5bd9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"85d5bd9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.15.0 - 02-08-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1001\" src=\"https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/files\/2024\/11\/123821.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-192091\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/files\/2024\/11\/123821.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/files\/2024\/11\/123821-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/files\/2024\/11\/123821-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/files\/2024\/11\/123821-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-090b759 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"090b759\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-208c6f4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"208c6f4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to protect yourself from scams during Black Friday?<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec432e6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ec432e6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During Black Friday, scammers take advantage of the excitement for promotions to deceive consumers. Here are the <\/span><b>essential tips<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provided by <a href=\"http:\/\/cybermalveillance.gouv.fr\"><i>Cybermalveillance.gouv.fr<\/i><\/a> to secure your online shopping experience and <\/span><b>avoid scams<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a22786 elementor-align-center button-principal elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"7a22786\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/datascientest.com\/en\/data-courses\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Find a course for you<\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8dedc16 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8dedc16\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><i>The 7 Tips to Limit Cyber Scams<\/i><\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0682c14 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0682c14\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Be wary of overly generous promotions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: impressive discounts might seem enticing, but if an offer appears <\/span><b>too good to be true<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it\u2019s likely a scam. Check the <\/span><b>prices offered by other sellers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to assess the offer&#8217;s reliability.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Take your time before clicking or purchasing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: scammers often create a <\/span><b>sense of urgency<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> using countdown clocks to prompt hasty decisions. Don&#8217;t be swayed by these pressure tactics.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Avoid calling back overcharged numbers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: if you receive a message asking to call back an unknown number, <\/span><b>always verify its origin<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Use only official numbers of merchants or carriers, which you can find on their websites.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Check the sender&#8217;s address<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: even a single altered character can signify a <\/span><b>fake email from a scammer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Carefully inspect each address before clicking any link or providing information.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Protect your personal and banking information<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: share your data <\/span><b>with caution<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Never provide your bank details over the phone or email without ensuring the interlocutor&#8217;s security.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Use unique passwords<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: choose different and secure passwords for each site. Thus, if a <\/span><b>password is compromised<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it won&#8217;t affect your other accounts.<\/span><\/li><li><b>Verify site authenticity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: before completing a purchase, take a few moments to <\/span><b>check the reputation of the merchant site<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Look at customer feedback and conduct a quick search to ensure the site&#8217;s trustworthiness.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e4e6361 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e4e6361\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By following these <\/span><b>security tips<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can enjoy Black Friday while protecting your information and avoiding the <\/span><b>common traps<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of cyber scammers.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28b3cd0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"28b3cd0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-437944c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"437944c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What to do in case of a cyber scam?<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f585466 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f585466\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite all precautions, some buyers may fall victim to a <\/span><b>cyber scam<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you believe you have been a victim of online fraud, follow these steps to <\/span><b>report the scam<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and seek assistance.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6da4f85 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6da4f85\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><i>Report Online Scams<\/i><\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23f658f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"23f658f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If faced with proven or suspected fraud, here are the actions to take to <\/span><b>protect your data<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and avoid further consequences:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Visit <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/internet-signalement.gouv.fr\">internet-signalement.gouv.fr<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: This platform allows you to file an official report for online scams. It helps authorities identify and track fraudulent activities.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Call <\/span><b>Info-Escroqueries<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at 0 805 805 817: This toll-free number, available in France, is dedicated to providing advice and assistance in cases of fraud. Advisors can guide you on the steps to take to minimize damage.<\/span><\/li><li><strong>Check out the platform <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/Cybermalveillance.gouv.fr\">Cybermalveillance.gouv.fr<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: This national platform offers resources for victims of cybercrime. 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