< img src = "/uploads/blogs/4a/7f/ib-FQADGL324_7C6FC931.jpg" Alt = "Ukrainians were told how fraudsters are extinguished by PIN and cards"/> < p > fraudsters are becoming more sophisticated in their deception methods, using phishing sites to steal banking data on trading venues. Do you know how they operate ? The State Service for Special Communication and Information Protection of Ukraine shared information about new data extinguishing schemes. This information was published & nbsp; un.

< h2 > How does the scammers scheme ?

< P > The main tool used by the attackers, & ndash; These are fake sites and fake links that look like real. So let's look at step by step as they act.

< H3 > Step 1: Customer Setting < p > The fraudster begins with what pretends to be a product. For example, he may contact the seller on the OLX platform, demonstrating interest in products. The fraudster then proposes to transfer communication to the Telegram messenger, referring to & ldquo; technical problems & RDQUO; on olx.

< h3 >Step 2: Call to Prepay < p > In Telegram, the attacker assures that he is ready to buy a product and proposes to organize departure through & ldquo; new mail & RDQUO; with full prepayment on the card. To do this, he asks the seller's card number and sends the shipping address.

< h3 > Step 3: Phishing link

< P > The fraudster reports that he paid for everything and sends a phishing link stylized under the bank's authorization page. On this page, the seller is offered to confirm the receipt of funds.

< H3 > Step 4: Data Flashing < P > on the Phishing page he is offered to enter a mobile phone number, card number and PIN code to confirm the transaction. At this stage, fraudsters receive all the necessary data for theft.

< h3 > Step 5: Theft of money

< P > After the fraudster receives the data, it uses them for CV & Rsquo; victim accounts to a new device or for authorization in online banking. This allows you to steal money from account.

< h2 > How to protect from fraud ?

< P > To avoid similar schemes, follow a few simple rules:

< Ul > < li > Discuss the details of the transaction exclusively on the chat plays or using its app.

< Li > Check sites on which you enter your data. Always pay attention to the URL to avoid phishing.

< p > Do not give scammers a chance to deceive you! Be vigilant and protect your personal data.

Natasha Kumar

By Natasha Kumar

Natasha Kumar has been a reporter on the news desk since 2018. Before that she wrote about young adolescence and family dynamics for Styles and was the legal affairs correspondent for the Metro desk. Before joining The Times Hub, Natasha Kumar worked as a staff writer at the Village Voice and a freelancer for Newsday, The Wall Street Journal, GQ and Mirabella. To get in touch, contact me through my natasha@thetimeshub.in 1-800-268-7116