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

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

More and more users are reporting fraudulent calls from Austrian numbers with the area code +43. The callers often pretend to be PayPal employees and try to obtain personal information. Loud vol.at These calls are aimed at gaining access to PayPal accounts or using stolen data for fraud.

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

Dangers and warning signals

Experts warn that simple callbacks or voice recordings risk being misused. A harmless “yes” can actually be used to conclude fictitious contracts. Therefore, they strongly advise you to reject such calls and hang up immediately. In addition, automated announcements should be viewed as a warning signal.

The page paypal-community.com reported a user who received a call from a number also pretending to be PayPal. He ended the conversation immediately, which led to the recommendation that such numbers be reported to the Federal Network Agency. In this case, there is no risk to the PayPal account because the user did not disclose any information.

Protective measures against telephone fraud

Police point out that telephone fraud has increased and is becoming more sophisticated. The victims are not only older people, younger generations also often suffer from the financial damage and emotional consequences of such fraud. Although police authorities track payment flows to identify fraudsters, they do not release details of how they investigate wochenblatt-reporter.de explained.

To protect yourself from telephone fraud, experts recommend taking several important measures. This includes:

• Bei Anrufen von unbekannten Nummern nicht abheben oder zurückrufen.
• Verdächtige Nummern bei Plattformen wie tellows melden.
• Die Echtheit des Anrufers prüfen, ohne die angezeigte Nummer zu verwenden.
• Bei Verdacht auf Betrug die Polizei kontaktieren und Anzeige erstatten.

The public can also contribute to the fight against telephone fraud through prevention and education by attending information events and workshops offered by the police. A common motto is to act cautiously and warned in such situations.