It seems that every day southThis is a new scam focused on obtaining the personal data of as many users as possible. In this way, a new tactic used by criminals through messaging has recently been revealed. SMS, whose main objective is to steal the banking data of as many people as possible.
According to Kaspersky, a new scam has become popular in Latin America, the main objective of which is to steal users’ banking information. The way it works is very simple, since criminals send an SMS message asking a person to pay for a packageassuming the identity of Amazon, DHL and other similar companies.
To do this, a link is provided that takes the user to a fake page where they are asked to enter their bank details to make a small payment. In this way, Scammers obtain personal information that they use to clone cardsIn addition to the fake page, it may also be necessary to install an application, which continues to do damage for a long time.
To prevent this, it is necessary:
- Check official channels: If you think a message looks suspicious, go directly to the official Amazon, DHL or other companies website to ask for accurate information.
- Check the sender’s number: If the number is not verified, or looks strange, it’s best to avoid the message altogether.
- Block the contact: If the message is not official, it is best to block the contact so as not to receive messages of this type in the future.
As we have already seen, Scams of this type will continuebut it is best to stay on top of things to avoid any kind of problem that could cause the loss of personal information. In related topics, this is the yes scam. Similarly, this is one of the most dangerous scams on WhatsApp.
Via: Kaspersky
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