MV couple loses 160,000 euros: This is how fraudsters trick them!

MV couple loses 160,000 euros: This is how fraudsters trick them!

In a worrying incident, a couple from Volume in the Vorpommern-Rügen district lost over 160,000 euros through a sophisticated telephone fraud. The Neubrandenburg police confirmed that the 69-year-old woman received a call from a supposed bank who reported alleged irregularities on her accounts. Through the well-known telephone number on her display, she felt safe and willingly gave her access data and TANS prize, reports [n-tv.de] (https://www.n-tv.de/regionales/mecklenburg-vormern/hepaar-in-mv-lert-160-000- Dero-Banking-article25906788.html). On the same day, the perpetrators transmitted QR codes to generate the TANS via a messenger service.

A day later, the woman noticed that unknown transfers went out of her account. Then she acted quickly and locked all accounts as a precaution. The police suspect that the perpetrators used spoofing techniques to pretend their bank. There is no warning to the population: banks would never ask for TANS or access data on the phone.

Caution of fraudsters

The current method aims to lure people out of the reserve, and the attacks are often made via different channels. According to fdic.gov, crookers use more and more sophisticated tactics to get money and personal information. This includes pretending to be a trustworthy institution. One of the most common methods is the so -called Vishing, in which the fraudsters use telephone contacts to manipulate unsuspecting victims.

Particularly careful with calls that suggest an urgency. Attachers often specify to be of banks and tempt you to disclose sensitive data. It is recommended to be skeptical for suspects and contact the bank directly via known numbers.

protective measures and dangers

Modern phishing methods that also run via social media, SMS or QR codes are a serious threat. How [zdnet.de] (https://www.zdnet.de/8842055/moderne-phishing- and-wie-sich-dava- koennen) can often be spoken out be designed. Fake profiles or fake websites are just a few of the cheek that use criminals.

• phishing: fraudulent emails from supposedly trustworthy senders.
• Vishing: telephone fraud, in which the attacker pretends to be a bank employee.
• smishing: fraudulent SMS that lead to fake websites.
• quishing: targeted by fake QR codes that lead to fraudulent sides.

Experts advise you to exercise caution in all inquiries about personal information and never reveal this information on the phone. Check the authenticity of calls and сообщения before you act - if in doubt, prefer to attack the listener and call the real bank yourself.