This new scam in online trading is being used more and more frequently. This puts your credit card details at risk.
In this method of fraud, it is not the seller but the buyer who is the perpetrator.
The police estimate the number of unreported cases of credit garden data fraud to be high. So that you can protect yourself, we describe the process here. For example, a seller places an advertisement online on eBay classifieds and provides his or her mobile phone number to contact the seller.
Shortly afterwards, he receives a WhatsApp message from a supposedly interested buyer after making initial contact via WhatsApp and sends him a link under which he should enter the details of his debit or credit card to process the sale. After entering the data, the page with the link can no longer be accessed and the fraudsters are in possession of the seller's card details.
The money transfers all went to Eastern European countries, so a chargeback was not possible.
Credit card data at risk: How can I protect myself?
- Always check online payments carefully.
- Never enter credit or debit card details via links
sent via WhatsApp or Viber. - not provide a private mobile phone number on public
contact portals.
The messenger function, for example via eBay classifieds, is absolutely
sufficient for making a purchase. - Do not send copies of bank or credit cards or
ID cards. - Don't let buyers pressure you.
Anyone who allows themselves to be pushed or is put under pressure makes mistakes and
may overlook important details. - If in doubt, always consult relatives/friends or acquaintances
. - If damage has already occurred, inform the
responsible for your place of residence or a nearby
police station.
Information about all common scams is available on the Internet at www.polizei-beratung.de .
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