Phishing and Fraud Awareness
SimpleCITI Companies is a leading global alternative asset manager. Cybercriminals frequently attempt to take advantage of SimpleCITI's reputation to engage in fraudulent schemes, through which victims are tricked into thinking that they are dealing with trusted SimpleCITI personnel, including through websites, texts, emails, mailings, telephone calls, social media, and other communication platforms.
These fraudulent tactics are continuously evolving and usually involve using false pretenses to convince a victim to share personal information. Many of these attacks take the form of “phishing,” a practice where a cybercriminal attempts to obtain your confidential personal information, such as your social security number, account/financial information, and usernames/passwords.
Below is general information on how to recognize and avoid common schemes.
Common Examples of Fraudulent Activities
- Email or SMS (Text) Phishing: Fake messages asking you to click links or share personal data.
- Vishing: Phone calls impersonating company reps to obtain private information.
- Job Offer/Social Media Scams: Scammers impersonate SimpleCITI recruiters or logos on social media.
- Mobile Device App Scams: Fake apps posing as SimpleCITI apps to trick users into investing.
- Bank Transfer Scams: Calls or messages prompting you to urgently move funds.
- Investment Scams: Offers of “high-yield” investments allegedly from SimpleCITI that are frauds.
Best Practices
- Confirm the website or email address is authorized by SimpleCITI.
- Read email details carefully; watch for typos or odd links.
- Never share your password or login credentials.
- Avoid downloading suspicious files or apps.
- Be skeptical of unexpected emails, calls, or messages requesting info.
- Hang up on calls asking for private info; contact the organization directly.
- Never change wire/payment instructions without verifying legitimacy.
- SimpleCITI never hires through social media or requests payment during hiring.
How to Report Fraud
If you think you may have been a victim of internet crime or are aware of potentially fraudulent activity, please contact your local authorities and consider also filing a report with:
For more general guidance on avoiding internet crimes, visit these resources:
Note: SimpleCITI is not responsible for the content of third-party links and provides links to these resources for informational purposes only.