Authorities warn of a new ATM coup that targets banking customers from various institutions. Fraud is based on a method that induces the user to confirm operations he has never requested.
How the scheme works
The blow usually begins with a telephone call, a message or an email that appears to be of legitimate origin, reveals Leak.
Contacts can be made on behalf of the bank or entities associated with payment services. The initial goal is to create a sense of urgency for the victim to act quickly.
The critical stage of fraud
After establishing contact, the same source explains, the author of the coup asks the victim to go to an automatic box. The claim may be the need to cancel a transfer or validate account data.
In fact, the indicated steps lead to authorize a transfer of funds to the Burlão’s own account.
Techniques used to deceive the victim
Criminals use technical language and resort to counterfeit telephone numbers to inspire confidence.
They can also provide real information about the account, also refers to, obtained through other illicit methods. By following the instructions, the victim ends up entering data and confirming operations he did not ask.
How to protect yourself from this coup
Banks reinforce that they never request operations in the ATM to cancel transfers.
Any request to introduce codes or confirm transactions not started by the customer must be considered suspicious. It is recommended to immediately turn off the call or ignore suspicious messages and emails.
Authorities advise to directly contact the bank through the official channels to confirm any information received.
Keeping attention and distrusting urgent requests is critical to avoiding a victim of a multibanco blow. In case of injury, the occurrence must be reported immediately to the police and the banking institution.
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