Phishing-SMS brings spittaler into trouble-quick action saves her money

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In a worrying incident from the Spittal district on the Drau, a 62-year-old woman was victim to a phishing fraud. On November 16, the older lady received an SMS that apparently came from her bank. This deceptively real-acting message led to it clicked on a link and revealed her sensitive e-banking data. As a result, fraudsters almost accessed their entire assets.

The first suspicious money movements noticed on the evening of November 18, when she saw that money was transferred from her savings account to her checking account. In addition, there were also several transfers of several thousand euros. Fortunately, the 62-year-old reacted quickly: she immediately blocked her account and informed the police.

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This type of fraud is not new, but the sophistication of the data thieves is becoming increasingly sophisticated. The phishing SMS are often designed in such a way that they imitate real messages from banks, which increases the likelihood that unsuspecting citizens fall for it. The perpetrators successfully used this tactics to get the sensitive data of the woman.

Thanks to the injured party's actions, the two payments made could be stopped in time for online electronics retailers. On November 19, she filed a complaint with the police who immediately investigated. This leads to a thorough investigation that aims to find out the identity of the fraudsters and prevent future acts.

The social consequences of such fraud are far -reaching. While the financial impact for the persons concerned can be serious, it is just as important to raise awareness of such dangers. Affected people should know that not all the messages they receive are real and that they have to be careful before they click on the left or reveal personal information.

In today's digital world, sensitivity to data protection and internet security is more important than ever. Citizens should also be informed about the risks locally and support each other in order not to fall into the trap of such fraudsters. Further developments on this incident and similar cases are pursued by the responsible authorities and dealt with comprehensively by the media. For the detailed reporting on www.5min.at referred.