Skip to main content
z-kolkiemz-kolkiem
cross-1
International IFA
South Africa
MenuMenu
cross-1
Login
Search
International IFA
South Africa
Login
Search

Coronavirus: be aware of scammers

Cybercriminals often try to capitalise on the latest news. It helps them trick unsuspecting users into engaging with them.
  • Nedbank Private Wealth
Published 23 March
1 mins
While people across the globe are beginning to restrict their movements in hope of curbing the spread of the coronavirus, scammers and phishers are out in full force. They want to take advantage of the online demand for information about the pandemic.

Cyber researchers have reported the launch of a fake coronavirus threat map website to steal personal information from a panicked public. The new site joins a growing number of scams exploiting COVID-19, proving that while the world may be running out of hand sanitiser, criminals are not running out of new ways to exploit human fear and curiosity.

Victims who click on links or open attachments unknowingly activate malicious information-stealing software.

Examples of common phishing email subject lines to be aware of:

  • Corona is Spinning Out of Control…
  • Feeling Helpless Against Corona?
  • Military Source Exposes Shocking TRUTH About Coronavirus
  • Corona Virus is here, Are you ready?? (Learn how to survive…)
  • Get your Coronavirus Mask (or Vaccine, or Hand Sanitiser) while supplies last!

We encourage you to use reputable online sources such as the World Health Organization (WHO) or local government websites. Verify the authenticity of information shared via news websites, email and on social media – don’t get hooked by fake news.

Keep yourself safe

  • Always check the sender’s details in an email carefully
  • Always hover your mouse over links or buttons to see the true destination of where it is taking you to
  • Don’t click on links or open attachments in emails you aren’t expecting. Don’t let curiosity get the better of you – the email could contain malware
  • Only use reputable online sources for information.Don’t share information you haven’t verified
  • Look out for spoofed emails. Cybercriminals often pose as someone you trust

 

Clients of Nedbank Private Wealth can get in touch with their private banker directly to understand how the bank is working to protect our clients’ assets, or call +44 (0)1624 645000 to speak to our client services team.

 

If you would like to find out more about how we can help you with yout wealth, please contact us on the same number as above, or complete the contact us form using the link below.

Access more of our insights

Money management

Christmas stockings, cranberry sauce and (self assessment) tax returns

6 Dec

   |   5 mins

Many see Christmas as a time for festivities, others as the time to file tax returns ahead of the 31 January deadline. But while you and Santa are making your lists, and checking them twice, Anna Slater highlights some pointers to help you with UK self-assessment submissions.

Learn more
Learn more
Investing

An introduction to cashflow planning

2 Dec

   |   14 mins

In this presentation video, paraplanner Anna Slater introduces cashflow planning, using case studies and examples to explain how we use this software to present your financial plans.

Learn more
Learn more
Investing

Investment seminar

18 Nov

   |   50¾ mins

In this investment seminar, we reflected on the market stimuli in 2022, as well as the positioning of our investment outlook for 2023 and the opportunities which may arise.

Learn more
Learn more
Leaving a legacy

A philanthropic journey: maximising impact

1 Nov

   |   30 mins

Investment Counsellor Rebecca Cretney is joined by Hugh Davidson MBE to discuss his philanthropic journey and key learnings from his many years of extensive work and research in the field of philanthropy.

Learn more
Learn more
Load more

Get in touch

If you are interested in becoming a client, please complete the form via the ‘become a client’ button below. Alternatively, if you are already a client, or if you have a question about how we help clients in particular circumstances, please use the ‘contact us’ button.


We will get back to you as soon as we can during office hours, which are Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm (UK time), except for UK public holidays.

Become a client
Contact us

Resources

Connect

client.services@nedbankprivatewealth.com

Facebook-f Twitter Linkedin-in Envelope
Nedbank logo homepage

Copyright Nedbank Limited 2022.

cross-1
Become a Client

Thank you for your interest in Nedbank Private Wealth. Please call us on +44 (0)1624 645000 or complete the requested information and one of our team will get back to you soon. We look forward to speaking with you.  Please note: If you are an EU resident, we are unfortunately unable to offer our services to you at present.

* Required fields

cross-1
Contact Us

Please call us today on +44 (0)1624 645000. Our office hours are weekdays from 8am to 8pm (UK time), except for UK public holidays.

 

Or please complete and submit the below form and one of the team will get back to you as requested.

* Required fields

Search suggestions

Important information

This is the Nedbank Private Wealth International website. You can access Nedbank Private Wealth South Africa by clicking on the link or using the toggle in the header.

This website is accessible worldwide. We cannot guarantee that the website or the information contained within it complies with, or is appropriate for use in, all jurisdictions. The purpose of this website is to provide information about Nedbank Private Wealth, our products and services, and how we aim to help our clients. Not all products and services referred to in this website are available in all jurisdictions. The information contained in the website is not intended to, and does not constitute, any offer by us to sell, nor it is intended to be an invitation or solicitation to buy, any product or service, and must not be relied on in connection with any investment or other decision. More information is available in the legal notices section of this website. This message will only be displayed once.

 

This website uses cookies to improve your experience on our website. We recently updated our privacy policy and our cookies policy to ensure you understand how we protect your personal information. Please note that in order to stop cookies being downloaded, you will need to change your browser settings, which we explain in our cookies policy.

Okay