In this increasingly digital world, behind each click, download or action that we perform on the network, the potential danger of cybetophating is hidden, and at the same time that technology has been developing, so have done the techniques of cybercriminals to get out of their own.
Among the many modalities of deception, identity impersonations are the most common and effective, and this time, from Movistar they are alerting all their clients of a new deception Known as the Timo of the Double Call which seeks to get your personal data to carry out other malicious actions.
As they explain, everything starts with The call of a long telephone number that usually ends at 1004when they take it, they tell you that They are from Movistar and have a great offer to make youand if you are interested (which is most likely) they will indicate that you can hire it from the call itself.
To do this they will tell you that you enter your client area, and at that time They will ask you to tell them the SMS code that has just reached the mobile. Actually this code does not active or hires any new service, but It is a code to change the password, Because the objective of the attackers is to get your Movistar account.
Once they have your password and your data, The attackers request the change of company without your permissionand they call you to inform you of it and confirm the change. If you refuse, because they have obviously done it behind your back, they ask you for money to return your contract to how it was before.
Therefore if you get a call from eThis type of a finished number in 1004, do not trust and ignore it, And if you doubt contact Movistar calling 1004, without any other added number.
Other tips to keep you safe
- If you receive a suspicious SMS or email, do not open it or download anything, first contact Movistar on another way.
- Never proportions your passwords or personal data by phone, Movistar only asks you when it is you who has started the call.
- Verify the identity of who contacts you and never respond to unexpected urgent applications.
- Do not return calls from unknown numbers, first check the number on the Internet, in case you have associated complaints.
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