You should also keep an eye out for phishing/spoof emails, particularly if they ask for personal or security information such as your username, PIN, password, answers to security questions, or contain links that take you to web pages that request any of this data.
These emails can appear to come from a trusted source. However, if you take a moment to examine the email address you may find that it’s a bogus variation intended to appear authentic. For example: @mail.airbnb.work as opposed to @Airbnb.com.
The emails may also be poorly written, with poor spelling and grammar, or contain strange turns of phrase. You should never click on any email attachments until you’re sure where they come from.
Netwealth will never request your security information or ask you to carry out any form of transaction by email. For any such contact we use a secure messaging service that is only accessible via your Netwealth account.
The bottom line is: if you know what to look for and stay vigilant, your wealth should remain safe. Here are three key takeaways:
Netwealth fully supports the FCA 'ScamSmart' campaign. We encourage anyone who has been a victim of a scam and wishes to report the matter – or simply wants to find out more – to visit the FCA website and take a look at the information resources available.
For a searchable, quick-reference list of firms and individuals that are not FCA authorised, and should therefore be avoided, please visit this FCA resource.
Please remember that when investing your capital is at risk.