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Watchlist Internet

Protect yourself and your loved ones from fake shops, phishing, and digital traps with real-time alerts and expert-verified security guidance.

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Key Figures

Downloads

19K+

User Rating

4.4/5

Total Ratings

Publisher

Oesterreichisches Institut fur angewandte Telekommunikation (OIAT)

Sicher navigieren im digitalen Alltag

Die Watchlist Internet bietet Ihnen Experten-Schutz vor Online-Betrug, damit Sie und Ihre Familie sicher einkaufen und surfen können.

Echtzeit-Warnmeldungen

Erhalten Sie sofortige Push-Benachrichtigungen über aktuelle Phishing-Wellen und neue Betrugsmaschen, bevor Sie zum Ziel werden.

Fake-Shop Erkennung

Prüfen Sie zweifelhafte Online-Angebote und schützen Sie Ihr Geld vor betrügerischen Webseiten und Markenfälschungen.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Watchlist Internet

What is Watchlist Internet?

The Watchlist Internet is an independent information platform from Austria. It provides current information on internet fraud and online traps, offering tips and concrete instructions for victims.

What types of internet fraud does Watchlist Internet cover?

The Watchlist Internet covers various types of internet fraud. These include subscription traps, classified ad fraud, phishing, mobile scams, fake shops, brand counterfeiting, scamming, and financial fraud.

Can users report internet traps to Watchlist Internet?

Yes, users can report internet traps to the Watchlist Internet. The app includes a dedicated "Melden" (Report) function where users can submit details and optionally upload screenshots.

How does Watchlist Internet assist users?

The Watchlist Internet assists users by informing them about online fraud and teaching them how to handle fraud tricks competently. This strengthens trust in their online competence and the internet.

Does Watchlist Internet offer protective tips against scams?

Yes, Watchlist Internet offers protective tips against scams. The platform informs about current internet fraud cases and provides guidance on how to guard against common fraud schemes.

Where is the Watchlist Internet platform based?

The Watchlist Internet platform is based in Austria. It serves as an independent information resource concerning internet fraud and online traps specific to the region.

The following screenshots and description are sourced directly from the app's official store listing and are the property of the app developer.

App Store

Screenshots

Watchlist Internet - Mobile app interface of Watchlist Internet showing recent online scam warnings and fraud alerts. — Mobile app interface of Watchlist Internet showing recent online scam warnings and fraud alerts.

Watchlist Internet - Mobile app screen showing a list of internet fraud categories including fraudulent online shops and phishing alerts — Mobile app screen showing a list of internet fraud categories including fraudulent online shops and phishing alerts

Watchlist Internet - A reporting form in the Watchlist Internet app for submitting details about internet scams and fake shops including name, email, link, and screenshots. — A reporting form in the Watchlist Internet app for submitting details about internet scams and fake shops including name, email, link, and screenshots.

Description

Die Watchlist Internet ist eine unabhängige Informationsplattform zu Internet-Betrug und betrugsähnlichen Online-Fallen aus Österreich. Sie informiert über aktuelle Betrugsfälle im Internet und gibt Tipps, wie man sich vor gängigen Betrugsmaschen schützen kann. Opfer von Internet-Betrug erhalten konkrete Anleitungen für weitere Schritte. Aktuelle Schwerpunktthemen der Watchlist Internet sind u.a.: Abo-Fallen, Kleinanzeigen-Betrug, Phishing, Abzocke über Handy und Smartphone, Fake-Shops, Markenfälschungen, Scamming bzw. Vorschussbetrug, Facebook-Betrug, Gefälschte Rechnungen, Gefälschte Abmahnungen, Lösegeld-Trojaner. Die Watchlist Internet trägt dazu bei, dass Internetnutzer/innen besser über Online-Betrug Bescheid wissen und kompetenter mit Betrugstricks umgehen lernen. Dadurch wird das Vertrauen in die eigene Online-Kompetenz sowie auch das Vertrauen in das Internet insgesamt gestärkt. Über ein Meldefunktion können Internetnutzer/innen selbst Internet-Fallen melden und so die Aufklärungsarbeit der Watchlist Internet aktiv unterstützen.