Attention was! This is how you recognize dangerous scam SMS at a glance!

Attention was! This is how you recognize dangerous scam SMS at a glance!

In a worrying trend, cybercriminals have refined their tactics and are now increasingly aiming at unsuspecting victims about fake SMS messages, reports the ÖGK . This fraud form, a combination of SMS and phishing as "smishing", tries to steal personal data such as bank account information and passwords. The messages often come in an urgent tone to get the recipient to click on a link or reveal personal information. The ÖGK urgently advises ignoring such messages and never clicking on contained links or revealing sensitive information.

Especially before fake messages from alleged parcel deliverers, banks or competitions should be required. As Heise , fraudsters like to spend serious institutions, which increases the danger that their news is perceived as real. Well -known examples of this are SMS from supposed delivery companies in which it is explained that customs fees are to be paid to receive a package. A link is often specified that leads directly to a fraudulent website.

How to recognize fraud

To protect yourself, recipients should take over-checking measures in advance: A careful look at the sender number can reveal whether it is an attempt to fraud-SCAM messages often have foreign primary chooses or are of unknown email addresses. An impersonal speech is also a sign of potential fraud. Bank clerk usually use the name of the customer. In addition, spelling mistakes are often an indicator of dubious news. Senders who ask for a quick reaction with impending messages should be made skeptical immediately, as this is a common method of the fraudsters to exert pressure.

to protect yourself applies: If you suspect an attempt to fraud, the official contact points of the companies concerned should be consulted. It is strongly recommended not to click on the left in such messages and not reveal any personal data.