The beginning of summer brings with it vacation, travel and free time. For many Portuguese, this is the time to relax and enjoy the season. However, the period also represents an opportunity for burns aimed at the Cards and the Bank account money, and Lebanese trap can be one of the schemes used.
The scheme that became known as “Lebanese trap” has been multiplied and adapts to the seasonal context.
Reports of users appear who, on vacation, are surprised to try to raise money in the ATM. Only after some time do you realize that the account is emptied.
HOW THE FRAUD ON VACATION WORKS
According to the Spanish newspaper 20minutos, the technique consists of tampering with the ATM. According to the same source, the burns install devices in the boxes, generate difficulties when lifting and request that the user telephone to a number that supposedly supports is actually controlled by criminals.
Writes the newspaper that can obtain card data, including the PIN code, without the victim noticing. According to the same source, the blow is activated by networks that focus on tourist areas, especially during summer, when people are less attentive.
BLOCKED, AND AFTER?
Shortly after the failed survey, the victim may not know what happened. Explains the site that the device keeps access blocked, while the data is copied. Later, the fraudsters use the card or double it, raising money repeatedly.
At this point, the victim realizes that the account is empty, or receives suspicious movements. 20minutos stresses that the scheme is directed to travel users, who often only realize the fraud when they have already returned.
Alert signs before using the ATM
According to 20minutos, it is recommended to inspect the box before using it. It refers to the same source as strange devices on the card reader, loose or uncomfortable keys and more bulky supports should be a reason to suspect.
It is also essential to maintain distance from the keyboard when entering the PIN. According to the same source, cover the keyboard by hand or body reduces the possibility of images captured by mini-kamars.
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What to do if you are a victim of fraud
In case of suspicion or confirmation of cloning, the most important thing is to act quickly. According to the same source, you should immediately contact the bank or card issuing entity to block the device.
In addition, it is advisable to file a complaint to the police, as the process requires proof of misuse of data.
According to, a police report can accelerate any refunds by the financial institution.
Prevention continues during the holidays
During the summer, it is common to look for boxes near beaches, gas stations or small shopping centers. But they tend to be more targeted by fraudsters.
Writes the newspaper that, whenever possible, it is preferable to use multibancos inside benches, with closed surveillance circuit.
Another advice is to activate bank move notifications in order to be warned immediately.
According to the publication, many apps allow you to configure alerts for operations above a certain value or outside the country.
Holidays are not an excuse to download the guard
In short, the scam of the “Lebanese trap” is especially relevant this time of year. Surveillance over the Cash Acting, immediate blockade in case of suspicion and the use of safe bank services are fundamental measures to protect money and keep finances intact during the holidays.
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