There are currently fraudulent emails in circulation that pose as messages from FinanzOnline. These professionally designed and seemingly harmless emails contain a link to a fake FinanzOnline login page. There, users are asked to enter personal information – a classic case of phishing.
Recognize financial online deception
On the outside, these emails look real: They inform you about an alleged document in your “mailbox” and ask you to log in to FinanzOnline.
The procedure is similar to real emails from the financial service provider. What is alarming, however, is the link included. If you click on this, you will be taken to a website that claims to be from FinanzOnline. It is suggested here that a repayment of €286.93 is due from the social funds.
Users will be asked to select their bank.
Finally you will be asked to enter data. If you do this, they will be played directly into the hands of criminals.
Be careful with fraudulent emails
- Suspicious links: Never click on links or buttons in emails, always log into the account manually.
- Email address: Compare the sender address with previous emails from FinanzOnline.
- Inquiries: If in doubt, ask directly at the FinanzOnline hotline +43 50 233 790.
What to do if you fell for the scam and entered data?
- Contact the bank: Contact the bank immediately when payments have been released.
- careful when attempting to contact: Be alert for unusual calls or messages.
- Report to the police: If you experience financial losses, you should report it to the police immediately.
More tips and information
It is extremely important to always be vigilant and skeptical when emails ask for personal information or login information. Fraudsters' methods are becoming more and more sophisticated. The best protection is to stay informed and exercise caution every step of the way.
Source: Watchlist Internet
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