Criminals try to get the data via SMS , email The latter usually happens via internet telephony. It is possible to disguise the true origin of an incoming call by using a fake phone number (call ID spoofing ). The perpetrators determine the phone number of the caller displayed on the victim's display. For example, the home area code can appear on the display even though the call is from abroad.
Currently, fraudulent crimes are occurring again and again in connection with digital EC cards, the manipulation of the TAN generator or the previously issued TAN number to incorrect bank employees. The district police warn: No bank employee asks customers for TAN numbers or secret access data over the phone.
The scams and methods used by perpetrators to obtain sensitive data are varied.
The way to protect yourself from fraud is always the same. The police advise never to do online banking using links from emails and never to open unknown email attachments. In addition, bank customers should not pass on security-relevant data such as PIN or TAN by email. If callers request access data, those affected should hang up and not engage in discussions.
Neither Europol nor Microsoft calls and wants to access computers.
The police don't call 110 . It is always call ID spoofing. Anyone who is called or messaged via messenger service and asked to provide money or bank details should not answer this number. Instead, those affected should contact the person themselves using the well-known number. This applies to the grandson, the daughter and the son, to companies, to the house bank and also to other providers.
Citizens can find out more on the website polizei-beratung.de . There you will find helpful tips. The Wesel District Police Department for Crime Prevention and Victim Protection will answer questions on 0281/1074421.
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Wesel District Police Authority
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