In the digital age, the telephone fraud has become increasingly sophisticated. Cybercriminals use a variety of techniques to deceive people and obtain personal or financial information
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Scam calls that are passed through banks advisors are very usual when cheating the user for the theft of information. It must be very attentive to the signs so as not to fall into the trap.
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Among the most common methods are ‘phishing’, the use of ‘malware’ and other types of attacks designed to steal sensitive data.
The Federal Commission for the United States alerts about the growing concern of telephone frauds, especially those that try to imitate financial institutions.
These criminals, with a very calculated approach, act helpful and convincing way to gain the trust of their victims. Once they get the person to go down the guard, They get quick and valuable answers for their illicit purposes.
Whasapp Advisor
A widely used network in Latin America, and from which users receive calls identifying themselves as “WhatsApp advisor,” this platform does not have an advisor that calls you directly to solve or doubts, or concerns.
That is to say that if you get to receive this call, they are doing it To block the WhatsApp account and then extort
When you communicate with WhatsApp support by chat, they only send messages from the official WhatsApp support account, which is marked with Lto verified account badge and the official support account label.
WhatsApp will never ask you sensitive personal information, your full name, pin or payment details.
Common techniques used by scammers
One of the most used tactics is the falsification of telephone numbers, which makes the call seem to come from a legitimate bank.
In addition, scammers often simulate financial emergency situations, which generates a sense of urgency in the victim. For example, they could affirm that your account is being used fraudulently or that unauthorized charges were detected.
Signs of a fraudulent call
Next, we present some signs that will help you identify whether your bank’s call is real or if it is a scam:
- Confidential information request:
No legitimate financial institution will ask for passwords, security codes or complete data such as debit or credit card numbers through a phone call. If someone requests this information under the pretext of “verifying your identity”, it is a clear sign that it is a fraud. - Cloning alerts:
One of the most common techniques is the call in which the scammer is passed By a bank representative and informs you that not recognized charges have been detected in your account. Next, you will ask you to provide personal details, such as the number of your card or authentication codes. This is another indication that it is not a legitimate call. - Urgency tension:
If the call generates an emergency feeling, saying that you must act quickly to avoid some type of damage to your account, it is better to be cautious. The scammers try to press the victims to make hasty decisions without thinking.
What to do if you receive a suspicious call
If you receive a suspicious call from someone who claims to be from the bank, it is best Hang immediately. Then, Contact the bank directly Through its official channels, such as your telephone number published on your website or your mobile application, to confirm whether there was an problem with your account.
Phone numbers you should not answer
Scammers often use international numbers to disguise their identity. While this list can change, some telephone prefixes are common among fraudulent so -called:
- +91: India
- +212: Morocco
- +225: Ivory coast
- +231: Sierra Leone
- +233: Ghana
- +234: Nigeria
- +355: Albania
- +387: Bosnia and Herzegovina
In general, You should not answer numbers calls with unknown international prefixesespecially if they come from countries with high telephone fraud indices. Nor is it advisable to attend hidden or private numberssince many times these are related to illegal activities.
