Filenews 2 April 2021
According to reports made to the Police, deft people visit websites where various items and services are advertised for sale, and show an interest in buying products.
They then contact the advertiser and inform them that they have already purchased the product by sending them an online link to confirm the purchase and arrange the payment. When the advertiser visits this misleading website (other than the advertiser's original website), he is asked to fill in his card details (Number, expiration date, CCV, etc.) in order to deposit the corresponding amount of the transaction.
The above tactic is another case of online phishing fraud, which aims to collect all the necessary information concerning the payment card of their victims and then use it for posting money.
To prevent similar incidents of fraud, the Police recommend special attention to the public, especially when citizens are asked to disclose their personal information, such as card numbers, contact numbers, e-mail addresses, passwords, etc.
Furthermore, they should ensure that any website with which they have been linked is the authentic website of the store from which they intend to purchase any product.
Source: eyenews
