The hope of winning the lottery is tempting. Week after week, many people grab their lottery ticket. But in the middle of these dreams, an unscrupulous fraud scheme has crept in, not only destroying hopes but also putting bank accounts at risk. The renowned organization “Aktion Mensch” sounds the alarm and urges caution.
The trustworthiness game
In a world where collaborations and partnerships have become the norm, it is precisely this trust factor that is the target of fraudsters. A company called “Notfall-Card” is currently claiming to be a partner of the renowned “Aktion Mensch”. A simple trick to get confidential bank details. The truth? No collaboration, no partnership. Just a facade.
The supposed offer – When deals that are too good become dangerous
The “Emergency Card” tries to get the IBAN number out of unsuspecting customers with the promise of bonus promotions and the opportunity to extend lottery tickets. A harmless-sounding offer to extend your contract can turn into a dangerous cost trap.
“Aktion Mensch” takes a stand
“Aktion Mensch” expressly distances itself from this fraudulent approach on its website The warnings not only urge caution, but also inform about legal prosecution of the fraudulent provider.
The scam of pretending to be a cooperation partner will not be tolerated.
Appearances are deceptive: false advertising and the promise of partnerships
A quick look at the “Emergency Card” website shows that the appearance of legitimacy is almost perfect. The “partnership” with “Aktion Mensch” is presented as a proud milestone. But the same applies here: not everything that glitters is gold.
Protect yourself – this is how you stay safe
- Always be skeptical of unexpected calls.
- Never spontaneously give out your IBAN or other confidential data.
- If in doubt: Contact the organization directly via its official website or hotline.
- Find out and stay up to date on current scams.
Conclusion: No cooperation and no possibility to extend lottery tickets
The hope of a big win should not lead to a loss. Vigilance and information are the best weapons to protect yourself from such scammers.
“Aktion Mensch”, an organization that promotes inclusion and social participation, supports us here as a beacon of transparency and trust. Listen to their warnings. Be careful and protect yourself and your loved ones.
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