Attention, seniors! Telephone fraudsters outstanding as bank employees
Attention, seniors! Telephone fraudsters outstanding as bank employees
in Ludwigshafen occurred on October 9, 2024, a worrying case of telephone fraud, in which two seniors gripped into the tribes. In one of these incidents, an 86-year-old man was contacted by phone and informed about alleged debit from his account. After initial uncertainty, however, he quickly ended the conversation, which was able to avert further damage.
In contrast, a 67-year-old woman was less careful. She received an SMS first and was then called by a supposed bank employee. Under the pretext that there are suspicious activities on her account, she willingly revealed her credit card data and several TAN numbers. As a result, more than 3,000 euros were debited from their account, which is a significant financial loss for women.The methods of fraudsters
The perpetrators work extremely professionally and use fake emails, SMS or calls to create credibility. They stir up fear and uncertainty by saying that the bank account had been hacked or unauthorized debit had taken place. These tactics put the victims under pressure and cause them to disregard their personal information.
To protect yourself from such machinations, it is important to remain vigilant. The Rhineland-Palatinate police attach great importance to clarification and gives the following recommendations: If you call, you should put up immediately and never pass on personal data by phone. Banks never ask their customers to share such information on the phone. Instead, it is advisable to contact the bank directly under the known number.
In addition, the police advise you to report suspicious calls. The local police departments or the online guard of the Rhineland-Palatinate police are suitable contact points to report such incidents. Prevention specialists are also available for questions on 0621 963-1515.
These incidents are part of a major problem in the area of telephone fraud, and the authorities are continuously working on clarifying the population about such dangers. For more information and preventive measures, interested parties can see the website of the police consultation at www.polizei-beratung.de visit.
The incident is an urgent indication of the need to consciously deal with your own data and to be always vigilant, especially in an increasingly digital world.
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