Specialisms
Fraud and digital risks
Fraud cases differ less in the loss than in the sequence of events, and that sequence determines which options remain available in the first hours. Each page describes a pattern, the steps that can generally be taken first and the measures that may be relevant depending on the circumstances.
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Twelve specialisms in detail
Each page starts with steps that can generally be taken in the first hours, regardless of whether you later seek legal assistance.
Cybercrime
Unauthorised system access can raise liability, reporting and evidence issues as well as technical damage.
Find out morePhishing
Forged messages prompt people to enter credentials or authorise a payment.
Find out moreInvestment fraud
Displayed profits do not prove that money exists or can be withdrawn.
Find out moreOnline shopping fraud
Non-delivery, changing contact details and unreachable sellers require examination of the particular purchase.
Find out moreInvoice fraud
A familiar invoice may contain altered bank details. A familiar layout does not establish that the payment information is genuine.
Find out moreImpersonated payment instructions
A message impersonating senior management often combines urgency with a demand for secrecy.
Find out moreCryptoasset fraud
A traceable transaction does not by itself mean that assets can be recovered.
Find out moreRomance scams
A fabricated relationship can gradually lead to requests for money, often linked to supposed emergencies.
Find out moreIdentity misuse
Unfamiliar contracts, accounts or payment demands may indicate misuse of personal data.
Find out moreCross-border fraud
Where parties, payments and assets are in different countries, jurisdiction is only one part of the assessment.
Find out moreImpersonated websites
Copied logos and business details can create a false impression of identity and legitimacy.
Find out moreTelephone fraud
Callers impersonating authorities, relatives or technical support may create pressure. Displayed phone numbers can also be falsified.
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- General information. The legal assessment depends on the circumstances of each case.