Attention: These dubious +43 numbers can steal your data!

Attention: These dubious +43 numbers can steal your data!

Kaiserlautern, Deutschland - More and more users report on fraudulent calls from Austrian numbers with the area code +43. The callers often state as an employee of PayPal and try to obtain personal data. According to Vol.at , these calls aim to get access to PayPal accounts or to abuse stolen data for fraud.

The scammers' procedure is uniform: The callers claim that there are irregularities on the PayPal account or problems with transactions. They put the victims under pressure to obtain private information. The frequently used telephone numbers include around +43 372 36636228 and +43 664 8570613

dangers and warning signals

Experts warn that simple callbacks or language recordings run the risk of being abused. A harmless "yes" can be used for fictitious contracts. Therefore, they urgently advise you to reject such calls and to take it up immediately. In addition, automated announcements should be viewed as a warning signal.

The page Wochenblatt-reporter.de Explained.

In order to protect themselves from telephone fraud, the experts advise several important measures. These include:

• Do not withdraw or call back when calling unknown numbers.
• Report suspicious numbers for platforms such as Tellows.
• Check the authenticity of the caller without using the number displayed.
• contact the police if suspected fraud.

The population can also contribute to combating telephone fraud by prevention and education by visiting information events and workshops that the police offered. A common motto is to act carefully and warned in such situations.