Fraudulent call: Leipziger loses almost 50,000 euros!

Fraudulent call: Leipziger loses almost 50,000 euros!

In the Leipzig district of Burghausen there was a terrifying fraud in which a 36-year-old man lost almost 50,000 euros. The incident occurred on Tuesday by calling a supposed bank employee. The latter asked the man the question of whether he had arranged certain bookings, which he denied. The stranger then informed the man about the possibility of stopping his money transactions and rebooking, which led to a tragic wrong decision: the person concerned gave the approval for a transaction and his money had disappeared in no time. The police immediately started with fraud and the search for the perpetrator started.

more and more fraud stitches, which are known as "Vishing" - a combination of voice and phishing - are becoming increasingly common. Criminals are on the phone as bank employees and use strategic methods to awaken trust and put pressure on the victims. Swr.de reports that fraudsters often have fake telephone numbers and have extensive information about the victims that you can purchase on the Internet. So it happened, for example, the Stuttgart Ralf Schorn, who was also cheated by an alleged security officer by 21,000 euros by calling.

increasing number of fraud and security measures

The increase in such fraud cases ensures concern among consumer advocates. They warn that numerous banks often defy the customer's guilt for non -authorized payments. It is extremely important that those affected are careful with unexpected calls. "Be suspicious and verify the identity of the caller" are essential recommendations. In addition, users should not be put under pressure, as this often leads to hasty decisions that can have fatal financial consequences.

The uncertainties in the area of ​​online banking are particularly alarming. Many banks only require username and password for access, which makes it easier to penetrate fraudsters into the accounts of their victims. Reference is also made to the dangerous technology of the Caller ID Spoofing, which enables fraudsters to disguise their telephone number and thus make more credible calls. The personal data that is offered for purchase on the Internet also set up the door and gate. Consumers should be particularly vigilant and report suspicious emails to the consumer advice centers.

It remains to be hoped that both the police and the banks take more measures to better protect and clarify victims of these sophisticated fraud stitches.