Fraud by cryptocurrencies: Weinböhlaerin warns of stitch!

Fraud by cryptocurrencies: Weinböhlaerin warns of stitch!

Meißen, Deutschland - In the past few weeks, our region has once more warned of perfidious fraud stitches. An example from Weinböhla shows how easily experienced people can fall for such tricks. A woman who is familiar with fraud types such as grandchildren trick and phishing has lost almost 7,000 euros because she fell for an apparently lucrative offer. The consumer advice center reports that new forms of fraud through cryptocurrencies and fake apps are now the order of the day. The injured party has now filed a complaint with the police, but remains in uncertainty whether she will get her money back sächsische.de .

But not only in Weinböhla are the citizens: inside. All over the region, the consumer center provides important information on protection against such machinations. It is particularly important for a fraudulent business that is about cryptocurrencies. About fake interviews with celebrities such as Tim Mälzer and Carolin Kebekus try fraudsters to lure people into rapid wealth. Trading software is often advertised, which promises profits within 30 minutes. The Consumer Center NRW advises to be particularly careful for offers with a lack of imprint and unclear supervisory authority Consumer advice center NRW .

tips for avoiding fraud

In order to protect yourself against the nasty methods of the fraudsters, one should be particularly vigilant when dealing with financial offers. The consumer center of Saxony names some characteristics that can indicate investment fraud: simple representations of supposed profits, urgency when adding money and constant excuses in payout requests are included. In addition, personal data is often required, which should be ignored. If suspicions occur, it is advisable to inform the police immediately and to stop payments Consumer Center Saxony .

It is crucial for the people in our region to remain sensitive and careful, especially in times when the Internet carries many risks. Based on the increasing fraud cases, it is important to find out regularly about new tricks and stitches.

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