Danger! Wave of fraud in Bautzen: How to protect your WhatsApp!

Danger! Wave of fraud in Bautzen: How to protect your WhatsApp!

An emerging trend in the world of fraud is currently circulating in the Bautzen district and quickly develops to a serious threat to WhatsApp users. Since the end of June, numerous affected people have reported perfidious methods with which dubious deceors pull their victims online. According to Sächsische.de The Görlitz police department has published official warnings to protect the population from this new stitch.

The perpetrators are a WhatsApp operator and try to move their victims to click on a link or enter a verification code. Such tricks are not new, but have particularly devastating consequences in the current form. The fraudsters not only gain access to the WhatsApp account, but can even steal personal data such as passwords and bank details by sending the stored contacts via hijacked profiles. Once the trust of the users is obtained, it will be easy for the perpetrators to carry out criminal activities. Freie Presse reports that this fraud stitch is particularly concerned in the Free State of Saxony.

information on prevention

To prepare themselves against this wave of fraud, the police have put together some valuable tips. The profile picture at WhatsApp should only be released for stored contacts. Furthermore, it is advisable to critically examine unknown numbers and not reveal any sensitive data on the Internet. Two-factor authentication and antivirus programs on smartphones can also be important protection. experts also also warn that phishing attacks are often disguised under the guise of alleged security checks.

cybercrime has risen sharply in recent years, the number of phishing cases has increased by 64 percent since 2020-no wonder that these fraudsters know no boundaries. Users should also find out about current fraud stitches and always remain vigilant. Phishing emails can be found particularly at dusk or weekends. A call to everyone: Always keep calm with suspicious messages and prefer to pause for a short moment before a reaction takes place.

In this digital world, it remains essential to inform each other and stay up to date. Be careful and protect your personal data - because there is something!