{"id":89,"date":"2026-05-14T13:35:38","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T10:35:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/34224059145.blog.com.gr\/?p=89"},"modified":"2026-05-27T18:56:45","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T15:56:45","slug":"protect-from-online-scams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/levelzero.gr\/en\/protect-from-online-scams\/","title":{"rendered":"Basic Ways to Protect Yourself from Online Scams"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most common online scams. Learn how to protect yourself from phishing, malware, fake e-shops, and social engineering attacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Phishing (Fake Emails and SMS)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How to protect yourself:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do not click links in messages you were not expecting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Always check the URL before logging in to any service.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Banks never ask for passwords via SMS or email.&nbsp;<strong>\u03b4\u03b5\u03bd \u03b6\u03b7\u03c4\u03bf\u03cd\u03bd \u03c0\u03bf\u03c4\u03ad<\/strong>&nbsp;\u03ba\u03c9\u03b4\u03b9\u03ba\u03bf\u03cd\u03c2 \u03bc\u03ad\u03c3\u03c9 SMS\/email.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use two-factor authentication (2FA).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.enisa.europa.eu\/topics\/cyber-threats\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.enisa.europa.eu\/topics\/cyber-threats\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ENISA Threat Landscape (ETL) repor\u03c4<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Fake Websites and E-Shops<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How to protect yourself:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Buy only from well-known or certified websites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check for HTTPS and the correct domain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the price is extremely low, it is probably a scam.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid bank transfers to IBAN accounts for online purchases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Social Engineering (Manipulation)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How to protect yourself:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do not trust calls or messages from \u201ctechnicians,\u201d \u201cbanks,\u201d or \u201cpolice\u201d asking for personal information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hang up and call the official service number yourself.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Never share passwords, OTPs, PINs, or personal information with anyone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdstrike.com\/en-us\/cybersecurity-101\/social-engineering\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.crowdstrike.com\/en-us\/cybersecurity-101\/social-engineering\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Social Engineering Explained<\/a><br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Malware<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How to protect yourself:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do not download attachments from unknown senders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Install antivirus software and keep it updated.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid pirated software and suspicious websites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perform regular backups.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Marketplace Scams<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How to protect yourself:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do not give card details to any buyer or seller.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not click links \u201cto receive money.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prefer face-to-face transactions when possible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check the buyer\u2019s or seller\u2019s profile.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Poor Investment Opportunities and Crypto Scams<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How to protect yourself:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Avoid investments that promise guaranteed or excessive returns.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check whether a company is registered with the Capital Market Commission.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not invest through strangers on social media.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use only official, well-known platforms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Social Media Offers That Seem Too Good to Be True<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How to protect yourself:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Always check the page running the advertisement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discounts of 70\u201390% on expensive products are almost always scams.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid payments outside secure platforms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not provide personal information in contests that request sensitive data.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. Credential Theft Due to Weak Passwords<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How to protect yourself:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use strong, unique passwords.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enable 2FA wherever available.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use a password manager.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not reuse the same password.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>9. Public Wi-Fi Without Protection<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How to protect yourself:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do not access e-banking or personal accounts through public Wi-Fi.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use a VPN if necessary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid using sensitive applications on open networks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disable automatic Wi-Fi connection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>10. Excessive Trust<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How to protect yourself:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Always question strange messages and offers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not rush to reply or complete a transaction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Double-check before sharing personal information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay informed about new types of scams.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Find more<a href=\"https:\/\/levelzero.gr\/en\/articles\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"22\"> Cyber Security articles<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/levelzero.gr\/en\/contact-levelzero\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"26\">contact us<\/a> to learn how to better protect yourself, your business, and your digital environment from modern cyber threats.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u039f\u03b9 \u03c0\u03b9\u03bf \u03c3\u03c5\u03c7\u03bd\u03ad\u03c2 \u03b4\u03b9\u03b1\u03b4\u03b9\u03ba\u03c4\u03c5\u03b1\u03ba\u03ad\u03c2 \u03b1\u03c0\u03ac\u03c4\u03b5\u03c2. \u0394\u03b5\u03af\u03c4\u03b5 \u03c0\u03ce\u03c2 \u03bc\u03c0\u03bf\u03c1\u03b5\u03af\u03c4\u03b5 \u03bd\u03b1 \u03c0\u03c1\u03bf\u03c3\u03c4\u03b1\u03c4\u03b5\u03c5\u03b8\u03b5\u03af\u03c4\u03b5 \u03b1\u03c0\u03cc phishing, malware, \u03c8\u03b5\u03cd\u03c4\u03b9\u03ba\u03b1 e-shops \u03ba\u03b1\u03b9 social engineering attacks. 1. Phishing (\u03c8\u03b5\u03cd\u03c4\u03b9\u03ba\u03b1 e-mail \u03ba\u03b1\u03b9 SMS) \u03a0\u03ce\u03c2 \u03c0\u03c1\u03bf\u03c3\u03c4\u03b1\u03c4\u03b5\u03cd\u03b5\u03c3\u03b1\u03b9: ENISA Threat Landscape (ETL) repor\u03c4 2. \u03a8\u03b5\u03cd\u03c4\u03b9\u03ba\u03b5\u03c2 \u03b9\u03c3\u03c4\u03bf\u03c3\u03b5\u03bb\u03af\u03b4\u03b5\u03c2 \u03ba\u03b1\u03b9 e-shops \u03a0\u03ce\u03c2 \u03c0\u03c1\u03bf\u03c3\u03c4\u03b1\u03c4\u03b5\u03cd\u03b5\u03c3\u03b1\u03b9: 3. 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Phishing (\u03c8\u03b5\u03cd\u03c4\u03b9\u03ba\u03b1 e-mail \u03ba\u03b1\u03b9 SMS) \u03a0\u03ce\u03c2 \u03c0\u03c1\u03bf\u03c3\u03c4\u03b1\u03c4\u03b5\u03cd\u03b5\u03c3\u03b1\u03b9: ENISA Threat Landscape (ETL) repor\u03c4 2. \u03a8\u03b5\u03cd\u03c4\u03b9\u03ba\u03b5\u03c2 \u03b9\u03c3\u03c4\u03bf\u03c3\u03b5\u03bb\u03af\u03b4\u03b5\u03c2 \u03ba\u03b1\u03b9 e-shops \u03a0\u03ce\u03c2 \u03c0\u03c1\u03bf\u03c3\u03c4\u03b1\u03c4\u03b5\u03cd\u03b5\u03c3\u03b1\u03b9: 3. 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