Cybercrime. The Maine-et-Loire gendarmes work on prevention to avoid scams

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How to react in case romantic scam ? What to do in case of transfer or “false RIB” fraud ? How to react in case of leak or breach of personal data ? The soldiers of the gendarmeriedepartmental department of Maine-et-Loire will be present on a ten Christmas markets to raise awareness of digital risks.

What markets will the police be present in?

Here are the Christmas markets where you can meet the police and ask them all your questions in terms of cybermalveillanceand how to protect yourself:

• the November 23, 2024: town of Longué-jumelles
• the November 24, 2024: Segré in Anjou Bleu
• the December 1, 2024: town hall of Chalonnes-sur-Loire and town of Bouchemaine
• the December 7, 2024: town of Mazé-Milon, Doué-en-Anjou, and Souzay-Champigny town hall
• the December 8, 2024: Lion city of Angers
• the December 22, 2024: town of Saint-Macaire-en-Mauges.

Black Friday, end-of-year holidays: 7 tips to avoid cyber scams

During promotional periods, cybercriminals are multiplying cyber-scams,taking advantage of the numerous offers on the Internet to try to defraud consumers.

Faced with this recurring phenomenon, the gendarmerie website Cybermalveillance.gouv.fr calls for the greatest vigilance and provides 7 tips to avoid being scammed.

1. Beware of overly generous offers
2. Don't confuse speed with haste
3. Do not call premium rate numbers recklessly
4. Cyber ​​scams: Beware of phishing
5. Check the reality and reputation of the sites on which you will make your purchases
6. Protect your personal and banking data
7. Use a strong, different password for each application or website.

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