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Credit card scam: beware of spoofing!

order to get your bank credentials. But if you fall for it and reveal your credentials to them, they can divert money from your account to another fraudulent account. This scam, however simple it may seem, is formidable because it can cost you several thousand dollars. Why do customers get ...

28
Mar
2022

Papers: everything to know about the identity card in 6 questions.

included in the Identity Card chip but you can request that they not be stored in the national processing system. This new card, which aims to combat fraud and identity theft, also has a visual electronic seal or CEV signed by the State. This seal allows automatic reading and includes the data recor ...

09
Aug
2021

Companies: 6 good reasons to use Business Intelligence

y. The fourth good reason to use Business Intelligence in your company is to simplify the budget management of your structure. 5- To avoid errors and fraud Another good reason to use Business Intelligence in your business is to detect human error, whether intentional or not. This is because busin ...

12
Aug
2022

Gym membership: 5 points to check

e first of the 5 points to check to avoid any disappointments is, of course, the price. The General Directorate for Competition, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control (DGCCRF) reminds us that gyms must display the prices, including all taxes, in a visible and legible manner within their establishment f ...

19
Sep
2023

Identity theft: 3 tips to limit the risks

A booming scam You probably already know this if you follow Julien Courbet's TV shows, identity theft is a very fashionable fraud at the moment. This scam has boomed over the past year and is claiming more and more victims. You need to be especially careful with your identity papers, as all y ...

30
Aug
2021

Law: what are the penalties for lying?

st you dearly. In the event of a tax audit, you will not only have to pay the tax due, but also interest and penalties of up to 80%. Moreover, in case of fraud on your part, the tax adjustment instead of being limited to the last three years to go back to the last ten years. To be noted: be ...

16
Nov
2021

New Year's Eve: how to choose your foie gras?

7 out of 10 French people consume foie gras during the holiday season. This is why the DGCCRF (General Directorate for Competition, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control) carries out regular checks on products containing foie gras to verify their composition. Choose the labels For foie gras, there ...

31
Dec
2021

Seven safety tips to keep in mind when playing online casino games

to rely on willpower alone to stop yourself before you lose too much money this way. Conclusion While online Casino games are obviously vulnerable to fraud, making a few smart decisions can help reduce the danger. To avoid being cheated, start by learning how the online casino world works. Then, ...

31
May
2022

Shortage of raw materials: beware, the composition of products may change

a limited time and under certain conditions. Manufacturers must apply to the DGCCRF, the General Directorate for Competition, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control, via a derogation request form. Moreover, a manufacturer can change the composition of a product only if : - it faces proven dif ...

13
Sep
2022

QRishing: how to use QR codes safely?

tore or Google Playstore. 3- Always check carefully the site you are visiting As is often the case with online scams, the best way to thwart this fraud is to stay vigilant. Once you scan the QR code with your smartphone, always look carefully at which site the link redirects you to. If the co ...

10
Mar
2023

Energy Renovation Assistance: How to Avoid Scams?

Rénov, a financial aid designed to encourage the energy transition of housing. Unfortunately, the aids provided by the state have led to attempts at fraud by certain professionals. These scams can take the form of aggressive solicitation, fake quality labels, obscure quotes, or hidden credits. Th ...

21
Mar
2024