During this end-of-year period, scammers are constantly developing their scam. The goal? Trap Internet users and attack their finances. One thing is certain, it is essential to demonstrate exercise caution to protect your bank account.
60 Million consumers alerted to this scam
During the Christmas period, many consumers do not hesitate to order gifts on the web. The scammers are also aware that many people are waiting for their packages with great impatience.
This is why they know how to pull off their well-crafted scam. And the least we can say is that scams can have terrible consequences on consumers' bank accounts.
A simple inattention, such as clicking on a link or providing personal information, can be enough to put you in serious danger. 60 Million Consumers has also raised the alarm on the subject. Scams linked to parcel deliveries have been increasing for several years.
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In a recent post on Instagram, 60 Million Consumers warns: “Do you receive an email or SMS about a supposedly blocked package? Don't answer, it's a scam! ». You must be very careful with these fraudulent messages which want to empty your bank account.
They perfectly imitate the official messages of recognized organizations like Mondial Relay, with their logo, their colors and their typography. The goal is to get consumers to click on a link to supposedly “reschedule a delivery”.
Once the trap is sprung, the consequences can be terrible for your bank account. The scam usually begins with a text message or email explaining that the first attempt to deliver your package failed. The message invites reschedule delivery by clicking on a link.
A scam to empty your bank account
“Hello, we inform you that your first delivery attempt was unsuccessful. In order to reschedule your delivery, please select your preferred delivery method and confirm your information »indicates the message.
The latter may also mention a package number and a destination. All to reinforce its apparent legitimacy. Once on the fraudulent site, the layout is neat. She perfectly imitates that of real transporters.
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Everything is done to give you confidence but also to empty your bank account. The next step is to ask you to provide your personal information: name, address, and sometimes even your phone number.
Once this data is entered, the page redirects you to a section asking for your banking details. And this, under the pretext of paying minimal reprogramming fees. This is where the trap closes. Indeed, scammers also use this information to steal your banking details in order to access your bank account.
Scammers can also recover your personal information. They can then resell them or use them for other scams. “Don’t be fooled!” »also insisted 60 Million consumers.
The association then reminded that these messages are scams. You must therefore be very careful not to fall into the trap of scammers. Especially since, as said previously, great vigilance must be exercised during this Christmas period.
Source: 60 Million Consumers
