Phishing alarm: KingBill GmbH warns of fraud emails

In a current wave of phishing, fraudsters pose as representatives of KingBill GmbH, a well-known software provider. The company's customers report receiving emails that appear to come from KingBill asking them to review outstanding payments and invoices. The news claims that due to internal audits, payments should no longer be directed to the usual bank details, but to an alternative “secondary account”. The sender of the email is “Paul Jeremy Ph.D. – Head of Accounting” signed.

The scammers' goal: steal money

The fraudsters' scam is not new, but it is always successful. They aim to mislead customers by impersonating official communication channels. Recipients are asked by email to respond to supposed instructions and in the process unintentionally reveal sensitive information or are directly tricked into making fraudulent payments.

How can you protect yourself?

It is very important to be vigilant and detect such fraudulent emails. Customers of KingBill GmbH and other users should pay particular attention to the following points:

• Check email addresses: Fraudsters' email addresses often differ only slightly from the real addresses. A precise check can provide information here.
• No hasty actions: In the event of unexpected payment requests or account changes, you should always be careful and contact the company directly.
• Protect sensitive information: Personal or financial information should never be shared via email without verification.

Official statement from KingBill GmbH

KingBill GmbH has already responded to these phishing attempts and officially warned its customers. She points out that these emails do not come from her and strongly advises against replying to them or following the instructions contained therein.

questions and answers

Question 1: How do I know that an email really comes from KingBill GmbH?
Answer 1: Check the email address carefully and pay attention to the language and wording in the email. If in doubt, contact KingBill directly through official channels.

Question 2: What should I do if I receive a suspicious email?
Answer 2: Do not reply to the email or click on any links in it. Inform KingBill GmbH about the incident and delete the email.

Question 3: Can KingBill prevent such phishing attempts?
Answer 3: KingBill may strengthen its security measures, but it is also the users' responsibility to be vigilant. Phishing is often difficult to predict and prevent.

Question 4: Is my data safe with KingBill?
Answer 4: KingBill assures that its systems are secure. The problem is external fraudsters trying to deceive customers.

Question 5: How often do such phishing attempts occur?
Answer 5: Phishing is a widespread fraud method that occurs again and again in various forms. It is important to always be vigilant.

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