Calls from allegedly "bank" numbers are one of the most common fraudulent schemes when scammers actually call. The swindler calls the "victim" and introduces himself as a bank employee. Recently, programs to replace bank phone numbers are used for calls. How to understand that on the other end of a wire swindlers? What does a real bank representative never ask or ask for?
Fraudster's actions:
- Intimidates, hurries, reports suspicious actions with a bank account
- Asks Card expiration date and CVV code
- Says that for security reasons, the account or Internet banking was blocked
- Asks to follow the link and enter the card details in the pop-ups
- Requests a secret code from the message
How to protect yourself:
- End the call and notify the bank of the suspicious call (phone on the back of the bank card)
- If you have transferred card data to fraudsters, close the bank card and order a new one.
The bank never asks:
- CVV code
- Card validity period
- Transaction confirmation codes
- Password from Internet banking
The bank never asks:
- Search for a terminal and perform any operations
- Dictate the phone numbers of relatives
- Install third-party applications on your phone or computer
So be vigilant and careful, keep calm.
