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Scams have become more and more numerous in recent years. Criminals regularly use new technologies to reach us. However, their objective is the same each time: reach our bank account. This new channel they are using should, however, alert us!
A new scam on our bank account
We are used to criminals using our telephone numbers or emails for their scams. But now, scammers are using other channels to reach those who let their guards down. If you are not careful enough, you could therefore lose money quickly to your bank account. An even more dangerous situation during this holiday season when companies of all kinds contact us.
This time, it is through Whatsapp that the scammers use to contact us. This communications network is one that businesses and banks now use from time to time. And it is on this aspect that the criminals base their entire strategy to reach our bank account! In fact, the latter use all elements to pose as advisors. The slightest inattention can cause you to fall into their net!
The criminals will therefore use the banks logo to make us believe that he is really an advisor. These little details usually help you spot scammers. But as they want to put all the chances on their side to reach your bank account, they are now taking care of their communication. The authorities therefore recommend always being careful when someone contacts us!
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How do they scam us?
This new scam method is very effective. Those who are not vigilant could therefore lose everything in no time. When making contact, scammers will tell you that there is fraud on your bank account. They then call you to stop the transaction in progress. And for this, you will have to give your personal information!
Some will ask you to send the information right away. But others will be even smarter to obtain all your identifiers. It may happen that scammers ask to share your screen. If you give them access, scammers will be able to verify all your information. And not just for your bank account!
Once these have all the information they needthey will just have to create new identifiers. They will then have control over your bank account, your house and many other things.
How to protect your bank account?
The authorities call on us to be vigilant to avoid these scams on Whatsapp. If someone contacts you claiming that your bank account is the victim of fraud, consider first contact your advisor. You should therefore not respond to the message immediately. The best solution is to call your bank directly.
If you decide to respond, always exercise caution. Remember that advisors never ask for information from your bank account. And even less to share your phone screen! So avoid communicating it!
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