“Login with new device”: Criminals send personalized emails in the name of BAWAG

You will not be addressed with your name, but with your email address.

The “login with new device” scam

In the message, the criminals claim that your account was accessed using a new device. If you weren't, you'll need to log in using a link sent along to protect your account. Warning: Criminals try to gain access to your account this way. Our Watchlist Internet partners warn!

If you are not addressed personally, that is a red flag. This is one of our tips for detecting fraudulent phishing messages. However, criminals are currently sending emails in the name of BAWAG by not addressing you with your name, but at least with your email address. With this personalization, the criminals want to appear particularly trustworthy.

Various emails in circulation

We are currently aware of the following emails:

“Login with new device”

Login with new device

Your BAWAG account was accessed using a new device [email protected]

Device name

Location

time

If that was you

• You don't have to do anything else. We remember this device so that you can pay faster with your BAWAG account.

If you don't want us to remember this device:

• Sign in and follow the steps to remove and protect devices you don't recognize.

New device is registered

Dear Customer,

[email protected]

This connection took place on:

Device

operating system

Date

Unfortunately, for security reasons, we had to temporarily block your access until you confirm your identity

It only takes a few minutes to restore access

Please log in immediately and follow the steps to remove devices you don't recognize and protect yourself:

log in

A notice! Please complete your account identity verification immediately to avoid permanent suspension.

You can also view security activities here

BAWAG PSK – Vienna, Austria

Please do not reply to this email.

Your account is being verified!

Dear [email protected]

We regret to inform you that from May 2, 2023, some features of your account will be temporarily unavailable as we are unable to confirm the update of your banking information.

Confirmation of your personal identification and contact information is required to restore your access.

Sign in immediately, click Verify Now, and follow the on-screen instructions. We will take care of the rest:

confirm now

Best regards

Your BAWAG

All of these emails ask you to click on a link. This will take you to a page that looks very similar to the BAWAG login page. But be careful! If you log in via this site, your login details will end up directly in the hands of criminals. This gives them access to your bank account!

How can you debunk such emails?

• Personal salutation: Even though these emails are personalized, you will not be addressed by your name. to be addressed by your bank as "Dear [email protected]
• Note the sender: Pay attention to the sender address of the message. You can often see here that the message does not come from BAWAG because the email address has nothing to do with the company.
• Dubious link: Before you click on a link in an email, you should make sure that it is legitimate. To do this, hover your mouse over the link. This way you can see which website is behind it. Emails from BAWAG only contain the following links: bawag.at, easybank.at or paylife.at. In general, we recommend that you log into your online banking as usual and not via links in an email.
• Contact the company directly: If you are unsure, contact the company in question and ask. You can also forward fraudulent BAWAG messages to [email protected] .

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