These people usually want to access their computers with remote maintenance software. But you shouldn't allow that under any circumstances. As soon as this software is installed on the computer, the criminals use this access to open accounts or e-wallets in your name and use them to buy cryptocurrencies, among other things.

The supervisory authority recommends that anyone who receives a corresponding offer of help not to accept it and to report it to the police or public prosecutor. If you have any doubts, you can also contact the Federal Financial Services Authority (BaFin) directly. The consumer hotline reached free of charge on 0800 2 100 500

also warning again about the risks associated with investments in crypto assets.

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BaFin

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