Police warn: Caution of new PayPal fraud stitch online!
Police warn: Caution of new PayPal fraud stitch online!
In the Ludwigslust-Parchim district, caution is advised: The police warn of a new online fraud stitch, which is primarily targeting sellers on sales platforms. The perpetrators are a buyer and use fake PayPal links to get personal data. According to ndr have already been victims of these criminal machinations. The total damage that has arisen up to now amounts to over 3,000 euros.
How does this fraud stitch work? The perpetrators show a great interest in goods that are offered by the victims. With the promise to make payment via PayPal, you guide your victims to a fake page that is either accessible by a link or a QR code. This gives you unauthorized access to the sellers' accounts.
protective measures
The police advantageously advise not to click on a suspect and instead access the official platforms and payment services directly. Anyone who has already become the victim of the fraud should inform their bank immediately to prevent unauthorized debit.
But the fraud with QR codes shows how important it is to be careful even in these digital times. The Consumer Center in Lower Saxony. Advertising are integrated. It is advisable to always scan the codes with mistrust and to check the target URL carefully. These safety precautions can be crucial to protect themselves from damage.
what to do in the event of a fraud?
what if it's already too late? The [Hamburg Consumer Center] (https://www.vzhh.de/themen/ phone telephoneinternet/internetkriminalitaet-vartlicht-online-fraud-so--s-sim-emergency) gives valuable procedures. So you should not hesitate to contact the police immediately and report the incident. There is also the possibility to secure individual legal advice via special hotline numbers so that you can get support in the best possible way in such unpleasant situations.
In times of growing internet crime, it is all the more important to provide information and to ensure more security online. So be vigilant and protect your data, because caution is the best prevention against fraud stitches. Stay safe and regularly inform yourself about new risks and protective measures.
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| Ort | Landkreis Ludwigslust-Parchim, Deutschland |
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