Digitization has made data (customer, industrial, etc.) accessible and valuable to business development. This effect has not escaped the attention of fraudsters, who see it as a bargaining chip for ransom in a hacking operation. Private individuals, however, are not spared from increasingly common fraud attempts.
Together, we must remain vigilant in the face of the risk of fraudulent communications to combat this worldwide phenomenon. The financial damage can be considerable.
Uptevia was the victim of fraudulent use of its company name and credentials in e-mail scams last December. This won’t be the last identity theft attempt. Here are some tips to help you spot attempted fraud:
These are just a few examples of fraud. There are many others, such as deepfake, parcel tracking and so on. Uptevia has compiled a few additional tips for you, and its staff will be happy to help if you have any doubts.
For more information, please consult the AMF’s news section (content only available in French version).
