Financial Crimes

What are financial crimes?

Financial crimes are illegal activities involving money or other financial resources, committed for personal gain. They can include various actions – fraud, identity theft, money laundering, misuse of funds, and other criminal schemes. What they have in common is that offenders seek profit for themselves or funding for other illegal activities.

Why do ordinary people fall victim to financial crimes?

More and more scammers are targeting ordinary citizens. There are several reasons:

• Access to funds – whether it’s savings in a bank, a credit card, or even personal belongings, everyone is a potential target.

• Theft of personal data – many schemes aim to obtain personal information (such as social security numbers, card numbers, passwords), which is later used for financial fraud.

• Lack of awareness – offenders rely on people not recognizing the signs of fraud or not knowing how to respond.
  
  

Why is prevention important?

Knowledge is the first and strongest defense. Awareness of existing risks and the ability to recognize different forms of financial crime give everyone the chance to protect themselves. Our goal with this section is to provide you with practical tips and guidelines to help you identify risks, avoid dangers, and know what to do if you find yourself in such a situation.