[ad_1]
In the case of citizen fraud in PieriaAs well as the methodology used, in order to avoid similar incidents, the General Directorate of Regional Police of Central Macedonia informs citizens, in the context of its preventive action.
Specifically, the Katerini Security Sub-Directorate is conducting an investigation into a case of citizen fraud, where they managed to withdraw the amount of 18,530 euros from his bank account, as mentioned in a relevant statement.
The victim received a text message (sms) on her mobile phone, which appeared as a sender from a bank and allegedly informed her that her debit card had been deactivated and should be reactivated..
To activate it, you had to use a hyperlink (link) that appeared in the message and led you to a website that mimics the bank’s website, asking you to enter the username and password of your bank account (e – banking).
So they managed to snatch the above information and have full access to his bank account, where in a short time they made 4 transfers to a bank account, for a total of 18,530 euros.
What to do if you receive such a message
Due to the previous incident, we urge citizens to be very careful and in case of receiving a similar notification either by message (sms) or by email (email), to delete the message and in no case “click” on the hyperlink. (link).
It is noted that banks never send sms to their customers’ mobile phones or emails, asking them to enter the username and password of their bank account.
Inform friends and family so that they are not victims of scammers.
[ad_2]
