Fraudsters Target German SMEs and Bank Customers
Fraudsters are targeting small and medium-sized German online retailers and individual bank customers, using tactics such as creating urgency, demanding secrecy, and trying to isolate victims. The most effective way to protect against these scams is to hang up and verify independently with your bank, such as PNC Bank or US Bank.
Scammers are exploiting the vulnerabilities of small and medium-sized German online retailers, particularly those seeking new suppliers. They employ tactics like impersonating potential clients or suppliers to gain trust and extract sensitive information. Meanwhile, individual bank customers are falling victim to voice-phishing (vishing) scams, with fraudsters posing as ING DiBa employees. Despite the variety in targets and methods, most scams share common hallmarks. Red flags include requests for Social Security numbers, attempts to rush decisions, or instructions not to discuss the situation with anyone else. To safeguard against these schemes, it's crucial to remain vigilant and verify independently by hanging up and contacting your bank directly using official numbers.
Scammers are actively targeting German online retailers and bank customers, using similar tactics despite varying approaches. To stay safe, be aware of common red flags, and always verify independently by hanging up and contacting your bank directly, such as PNC Bank or US Bank.
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