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in Armenia: Real Stories and New Tricks","\u003Cp>\u003Cem style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Prepared in partnership with Earlyone (\u003C\u002Fem>\u003Cem style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fapps.apple.com\u002Fru\u002Fapp\u002Fearlyone\u002Fid1166600934\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Google Play\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fem>\u003Cem style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">, \u003C\u002Fem>\u003Cem style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fapps.apple.com\u002Fru\u002Fapp\u002Fearlyone\u002Fid1166600934\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">iOS\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fem>\u003Cem style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">).\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">In recent years, online fraud cases have been on the rise in Armenia. According to the police, dozens of people lost money in 2024–2025 through fake marketplace websites and other online scams. What used to be simple phone calls “from your bank” or SMS messages about a “prize” has now evolved into much more sophisticated schemes: fake websites, phishing emails “from the tax office,” and bogus investment offers. \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cstrong style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">But the goal is always the same – to get access to your money.\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Below, we’ll look at real cases from Armenia and explain how you can protect yourself.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Case 1. Fake Delivery and Online Store Websites\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">What happened:\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Scammers send people a link via SMS or messenger, leading to a cloned website. Victims are asked to pay a “delivery fee” and enter their card details. The money immediately goes to the fraudsters.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">How to protect yourself:\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Col>\u003Cli data-list=\"bullet\">\u003Cspan class=\"ql-ui\" contenteditable=\"false\">\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Always double-check the website address. Scammers often change just one letter (e.g., onexx.am instead of onex.am).\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli data-list=\"bullet\">\u003Cspan class=\"ql-ui\" contenteditable=\"false\">\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Never click on links from messages. Type the website manually.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli data-list=\"bullet\">\u003Cspan class=\"ql-ui\" contenteditable=\"false\">\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Use a separate card with a small balance for online shopping.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Fol>\u003Ch2>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Case 2. Fake “Tax Office” Emails\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">What happened:\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Scammers send emails pretending to be from the State Revenue Committee: “You have unpaid taxes. Pay immediately.” The link takes you to a fake site that asks for your card and passport details.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">How to protect yourself:\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Col>\u003Cli data-list=\"bullet\">\u003Cspan class=\"ql-ui\" contenteditable=\"false\">\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Remember: the tax office never requests payments via email or SMS.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli data-list=\"bullet\">\u003Cspan class=\"ql-ui\" contenteditable=\"false\">\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Check your tax status only through your personal e-tax account.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli data-list=\"bullet\">\u003Cspan class=\"ql-ui\" contenteditable=\"false\">\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Delete suspicious emails right away without opening attachments.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Fol>\u003Ch2>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Case 3. Bogus Investment Offers\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">What happened:\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">You get a call “from a bank” or an “investment company” promising 20–30% returns with no risk. Victims are shown a fake website with “growing capital.” Sending money is easy — withdrawing it is impossible.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">How to protect yourself:\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Col>\u003Cli data-list=\"bullet\">\u003Cspan class=\"ql-ui\" contenteditable=\"false\">\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Know this: “guaranteed 20% returns” do not exist.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli data-list=\"bullet\">\u003Cspan class=\"ql-ui\" contenteditable=\"false\">\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Banks and licensed brokers never cold-call people with “super-profitable offers.”\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli data-list=\"bullet\">\u003Cspan class=\"ql-ui\" contenteditable=\"false\">\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Verify any investment company in the Central Bank of Armenia’s register.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Fol>\u003Ch2>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Case 4. Fraud Using Artificial Intelligence\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">What happened:\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">In 2025, cases were reported in Yerevan where scammers used voice deepfakes. Victims received calls that sounded like their “child,” “parent,” or “manager.” The voice was AI-generated from just a few seconds of real audio taken from social media. Common tricks include:\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Col>\u003Cli data-list=\"bullet\">\u003Cspan class=\"ql-ui\" contenteditable=\"false\">\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">“Dad, I’m in trouble. Please send money right away.”\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli data-list=\"bullet\">\u003Cspan class=\"ql-ui\" contenteditable=\"false\">\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">“This is accounting, the director said you must pay this invoice immediately.”\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Fol>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">People, panicking, send money without checking.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">How to protect yourself:\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Col>\u003Cli data-list=\"bullet\">\u003Cspan class=\"ql-ui\" contenteditable=\"false\">\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Never transfer money just because of a phone call — even if the voice sounds familiar.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli data-list=\"bullet\">\u003Cspan class=\"ql-ui\" contenteditable=\"false\">\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Call the person back on their official number or agree on a private “code word” only you both know.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli data-list=\"bullet\">\u003Cspan class=\"ql-ui\" contenteditable=\"false\">\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Be extra cautious if the caller tries to pressure you or creates a sense of urgency.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Fol>\u003Ch2>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Case 5. Fake SMS “from Utility Services”\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">What happened:\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">In Armenia, people have received fake SMS messages supposedly “from YCTS” (transport cards) or utility providers — gas, electricity, water. The text claims there is an urgent unpaid bill and includes a link for “online payment.” Once the user clicks the link and enters card details, the money is instantly stolen by fraudsters.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">How to protect yourself:\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Col>\u003Cli data-list=\"bullet\">\u003Cspan class=\"ql-ui\" contenteditable=\"false\">\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Remember: official utility companies and YCTS never send payment links via SMS.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli data-list=\"bullet\">\u003Cspan class=\"ql-ui\" contenteditable=\"false\">\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Check any outstanding bills only through official platforms like armeniapay.am, taxservice.am, or the Gazprom and Electric Networks apps.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli data-list=\"bullet\">\u003Cspan class=\"ql-ui\" contenteditable=\"false\">\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Pay utility bills through your bank’s app or official payment terminals — never through random links.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Fol>\u003Ch2>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Case 6. Fake Pages and “Supermarket Gifts”\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">What happened:\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">On Facebook and Instagram in Armenia, fake pages sometimes appear imitating well-known brands — supermarkets, banks, or electronics stores. These pages run “giveaways” promising gift cards, home appliances, or big discounts. To “claim the prize,” users are asked to enter their card details or pay a “small fee.” The page quickly disappears, and the fraudsters take the money or data.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">How to protect yourself:\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Col>\u003Cli data-list=\"bullet\">\u003Cspan class=\"ql-ui\" contenteditable=\"false\">\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Check that the page has a blue verification checkmark.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli data-list=\"bullet\">\u003Cspan class=\"ql-ui\" contenteditable=\"false\">\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Never send money to “receive a prize” — real promotions don’t require payment.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli data-list=\"bullet\">\u003Cspan class=\"ql-ui\" contenteditable=\"false\">\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Look closely at the links: official brands use only their own domains (e.g., sas.am, yerevancity.am).\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli data-list=\"bullet\">\u003Cspan class=\"ql-ui\" contenteditable=\"false\">\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Report suspicious pages to the social network’s support team so they can be blocked faster.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Fol>\u003Ch2>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Case 7. Fake Telegram Bots “from Banks”\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">What happened:\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">In 2024–2025, fake Telegram bots appeared in Armenia, pretending to be official bank services. Users see ads or links, enter the “bot,” and think it’s a quick way to check their balance or apply for a card. The bot asks for card details, CVV code, or even passport data – all of which go straight to scammers.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">How to protect yourself:\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Col>\u003Cli data-list=\"bullet\">\u003Cspan class=\"ql-ui\" contenteditable=\"false\">\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Banks in Armenia do not use Telegram bots for customer services.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli data-list=\"bullet\">\u003Cspan class=\"ql-ui\" contenteditable=\"false\">\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Access official channels and apps only via the bank’s website or App Store \u002F Google Play.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli data-list=\"bullet\">\u003Cspan class=\"ql-ui\" contenteditable=\"false\">\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Never enter your card details in messaging apps, no matter how “professional” the interface looks.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Fol>\u003Ch2>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Case 8. Fake “Crypto Investments” and NFT Startups\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">What happened:\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Recently, ads have appeared in Armenia promoting “new investment opportunities” — crypto projects, NFT collections, or “Armenian startups with guaranteed returns.” Organizers promise huge profits, show fake reviews and professional-looking websites. In reality, these are simple pyramid schemes: new participants’ money is used to pay older ones. Once the flow of funds stops, the project vanishes.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">How to protect yourself:\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Col>\u003Cli data-list=\"bullet\">\u003Cspan class=\"ql-ui\" contenteditable=\"false\">\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Always check any investment platform in the Central Bank of Armenia’s register of licensed companies.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli data-list=\"bullet\">\u003Cspan class=\"ql-ui\" contenteditable=\"false\">\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Remember: there is no such thing as guaranteed profits in crypto or NFTs.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli data-list=\"bullet\">\u003Cspan class=\"ql-ui\" contenteditable=\"false\">\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Never transfer money to projects without real legal registration in Armenia.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Fol>\u003Ch1>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fh1>\u003Ch1>\u003Cstrong style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">FAQ: Common Questions About Phishing in Armenia\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh1>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Can you get your money back after sending it to scammers?\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Sometimes, yes – if you contact your bank immediately and request a chargeback. But the chances depend on the specific case and how fast you react.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">What should I do if I entered my card details on a suspicious website?\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Block your card right away through your mobile banking app and request a new one.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">How can I tell if a phone call is fake?\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Bank employees will never ask for your CVV code or SMS password. If someone does — it’s a scammer.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Is it safe to keep all my money on one card?\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Yes, if you have SMS notifications enabled. But it’s safer to keep a separate card just for online payments.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Quick Checklist: How to Protect Yourself from Scammers\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Ch3>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Col>\u003Cli data-list=\"bullet\">\u003Cspan class=\"ql-ui\" contenteditable=\"false\">\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Always check the website address before entering your card details.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli data-list=\"bullet\">\u003Cspan class=\"ql-ui\" contenteditable=\"false\">\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Never click on links from SMS or emails.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli data-list=\"bullet\">\u003Cspan class=\"ql-ui\" contenteditable=\"false\">\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Enable SMS or push notifications on your bank account.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli data-list=\"bullet\">\u003Cspan class=\"ql-ui\" contenteditable=\"false\">\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Keep a separate card with a small balance for online shopping.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli data-list=\"bullet\">\u003Cspan class=\"ql-ui\" contenteditable=\"false\">\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Never share your CVV code or SMS passwords.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli data-list=\"bullet\">\u003Cspan class=\"ql-ui\" contenteditable=\"false\">\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Verify companies in the Central Bank of Armenia’s official register.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli data-list=\"bullet\">\u003Cspan class=\"ql-ui\" contenteditable=\"false\">\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">If you suspect fraud, call your bank immediately using the official number.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Fol>\u003Ch3>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Conclusion\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Scammers prey on fear and greed. But their tricks all fail against one simple rule: \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cstrong style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">never enter your card details unless you’re 100% sure it’s safe.\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Stay informed with AFM to keep up with financial security news and stay one step ahead of fraudsters.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>","\u002Fcontent\u002Fuploads\u002Fnews\u002F398185f3-5898-4386-9586-c0c72346b3a2.webp","\u002Fcontent\u002Fuploads\u002Fnews\u002Fthumbnails\u002F398185f3-5898-4386-9586-c0c72346b3a2.webp","Freepik",null,"2025-10-04 22:30:00",8288,{"title":66,"slug":67},"Journal","journal",[69,72],{"title":70,"slug":71},"Financial News","financial-news",{"title":73,"slug":74},"Earlyone","earlyone",{"first_name":76,"last_name":77,"full_name":78,"avatar":79,"email":80,"slug":81,"company":82,"phone":62,"title":83,"description":84,"position":85,"position_description":86,"social_links":87},"Saty","Avagyan","Saty Avagyan","\u002Fcontent\u002Fuploads\u002Favatars\u002Fe5bf46158b2222c21e51fcf6ac6ebd5f.webp","content.creation.05@gmail.com","saty-avagyan","AFM","About the author","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">A content and content strategy specialist with over 7 years of experience working with leading Armenian and international companies. 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