Warning

Frauds, Scams & Phishing

a)     Business proposals or propositions
Warning- There can be business proposals or propositions pretending to be made on behalf of NH3 Baja companies that come in different forms, NH3 does not require any money or upfront payment and everything else will be made in face to face in the offices listed in the website by top officials. We do not grant any mandates. Usually the people initiating these propositions claim the sums involved are involved or have allocations for excess product.Please take all legal and financial precautions.

b)     Fake e mails

Warning- Beware that the only email we use has our domain @nh3baja.com

c)     Recruitment scams
Warning-We do not recruit via third parties. If we recruit we do it via orwebpage only and we do not ask for any money.

d)     Prize awards and grants
Warning-Please note that our Company is NOT involved in any lottery or mobiledraws, e-mail/sms (grant) awards.

e)     Banking Details

Warning-Any individualclaiming to be an employee from NH3, informing that there has been a change to NH3bank account details.

What is phishing?

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Phishing is a deceptive tactic used by cybercriminals who often craftemails and text messages that appear to come from trusted sources like banks,credit card companies, or online payment platforms. These messages typicallytell a compelling story to trick recipients into taking specific actions, suchas clicking on links or opening attachments. Phishers may claim:

·      There's suspiciousactivity or unauthorized log-in attempts on your account

·      There's a problem withyour account or payment information

·      You need to confirmpersonal or financial details

·      An unfamiliar invoicerequires your attention

·      You must click a link tomake a payment

·      You're eligible for agovernment refund

Signs of a phishing attempt:

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Recognizing a phishing attempt is the first step in safeguarding your finances. Watch out for these red flags:

• Suspicious Emails: Be cautious of unexpected emails asking for personal information or urging immediate action, especially if they contain spelling errors or unfamiliar sender addresses.
• Urgent Messages: Phishers often create a sense of urgency, claiming your account is compromised and demanding immediate action.
• Unusual Links: Hover over links in emails or texts to reveal the actual URL. If it looks unfamiliar or doesn't match the claimed sender, don't click it.
• Requests for Personal Information: Legitimate organizations won't ask for sensitive information via email or text. Be wary of requests for passwords, Social Security numbers, or credit card details.
• Generic Greetings: Phishing emails often use generic greetings like "Dear Customer" instead of addressing you by name.

Phishing attacks exploit emotions by invoking fear or urgency related topersonal value or security, such as unauthorized purchases. For instance, fakeinvoices congratulate recipients on a purchase, inviting them to call or clickfor clarification.

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How to protect yourself from frauds, scams & phishing:

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Stay one step ahead of cybercriminals with these proactive steps:

• Verify Contacts: Before sharing any information, confirm the legitimacy of the request by contacting the organization directly using official contact details from their website or official sources.
• Carefully review NH3 domain. (Fake look alike domains for emails, social media platforms such as linkedin)
• Do not respond.
• Do not disclose provide personal or financial details to anyone you do not know or trust.
• Be suspicious of any communication from non-NH3 e-mail addresses (e.g. from a yahoo.com address); poor use of English; and requests for money.
• If you receive a request to change banking details for payment.
• Keep Software Updated: Regularly update your operating system, antivirus software, andweb browsers to patch vulnerabilities that cybercriminals may exploit.
• Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Implement MFA wherever possible to add an extra layer of security to your online accounts. This makes it much harder for attackers to gain access.
• Educate Yourself: Stay informed about the latest phishing techniques and scams.Share this knowledge with family and friends to protect them as well.
• Use Strong Passwords: Create strong, unique passwords for each of your online accounts, and consider using a reputable password manager to keep them safe.
• Report Suspicious Activity: If you receive a phishing attempt, report it to any relevant authorities. Reporting helps them take action and protect others.
• Recruitment fraud is a sophisticated fraud involving the offer of fictitious job opportunities

This kind of fraud is normally done through unsolicited emails, online recruitment services such as LinkedIn, bogus websites and even text messagesclaiming to be from bp. The aim of the fraud is to obtain personal informationor  

Warning signs

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There are a number of things you need to watch out for.

NH3will NEVER adopt any of the below practices:

• Request money (e.g. for‘visa fees’, taxes, a percentage of travel expenses).
• Request personalinformation such as passport and bank account details, often at an early stage.
• Send emails from freeweb-based email accounts such as Yahoo, Gmail or Live.com.
• Use mobile (cell) phonenumbers, rather than office numbers.
• Make substantial spelling and grammatical errors.
• Insist on urgency from the outset.
• Use poorly formatted documentation.

Important Note From NH3:

Please be aware of and avoid fraudulent communicationspurporting to be on behalf of NH3, NH3 executives. NH3 name and identity as any other company or person can be used fraudulently.We sympathy with anyone who has lost money in this way, however NH3 cannotaccept any responsibility.

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