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Vishing — a growing threat

Voice phishing — aka vishing — is on the rise. Learn how to recognize these scams and protect yourself from fraud.

5 min read

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Security risks of public Wi-Fi — and how to protect yourself

Using public Wi-Fi is convenient — but it’s also risky. In this article, learn how to minimize the security risks when using public Wi-Fi and protect your data from hackers.

4 min read

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Job scamming - What N26 does to protect you and how you can protect yourself

N26 has developed transaction monitoring methods that make our mobile bank increasingly secure against fraud. Find out more in this article.

5 min read

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Debit card fraud—what you need to know

Find out how you can protect yourself against debit card fraud.

5 min read

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3 ways scammers are cashing in on the cost of living crisis

Scammers are taking advantage of the turbulent economic climate. Here’s how to avoid the 3 scams tricking people out of billions.

7 min read

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What is an ATM skimmer? How to protect your bank account when withdrawing cash

Scams can happen anywhere—find out how to protect yourself.

3 min read

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How to avoid falling for grandparent scams

Fraudsters are specifically targeting older people by posing as their grandchildren or young relatives. Find out how to protect your (grand)parents and other loved ones from getting conned.

7 min read

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Romance scams: what are they and how to protect yourself

Romance scams are one of the fastest-growing types of online fraud. In this article, we help you understand how to recognize romance scams and give you some key information to better protect yourself.

5 min read

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Internet shoppers young and old are falling for fake websites—here’s why

Fake websites are now being targeted at different age groups. The most at risk? Millennials and Gen Z. Here’s what to watch out for so you don’t fall for an online scam.

8 min read

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Is cryptocurrency safe? Things to be aware of

Cryptocurrencies may be more secure than other types of currency, and riskier in others. Before buying or selling crypto, you’ll want to be aware of potential scams and other pitfalls to look out for.

10 min read

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Protect yourself from smishing scams with this simple guide

Keep your sensitive information safe from SMS-based fraud.

5 min read

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Money laundering: how banks stay one step ahead of criminal activity

Money laundering accounts for billions each year. Here’s how banks fight back with anti-money laundering processes to detect suspicious activity.

6 min read

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Pharming: how to protect yourself and remain vigilant

Pharming is a particularly cunning form of phishing. Here, we explain how it works and the best ways to protect yourself when browsing the web.

7 min read