Attention: Scam with Alleged FinanzOnline Messages Circulating
Achtung!
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The State Criminal Office of Upper Austria is currently warning about a scam involving SMS and WhatsApp messages that give the impression they are from FinanzOnline, which is not true.
Just on Friday, a victim was defrauded of half a million euros, the police reported on Monday.
Scam: "The perpetrators take over your computer along with your online banking."
In the messages, the randomly contacted victims are led to believe that their FinanzOnline ID is expiring and they should renew it using the inserted link. If the link is activated, the victims are called by the fraudsters and asked to install remote access software, according to the investigators, who warn: "The perpetrators take over your computer along with your online banking."
In general, the police advise always deleting messages with links, not allowing oneself to be pressured, and never allowing strangers access to the computer.
(APA/Red)
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