The study of threats related to financial security and the possibilities to minimize and eliminate the negative impacts and encroachments of fraud attempts on people, companies, the state and the EU are current security issues and challenges. The Internet has become a hyper-attractive place for criminals, as they often use tricks and promises to obtain money or valuable banking information. The techniques and tactics used are increasingly innovative and difficult to detect and deserve a thorough review in order to protect potential victims of bank fraud from threats.