Different victims recounted how they suffered this type of robbery. Caution is essential to avoid the consequences.
The users of TelePASE they reported a new type of virtual scam through which they can empty your bank accounts. This happens due to the ease of access through digital media and social networks.
The scam consists of a simulation by cyber criminalswho pose as representatives of National Roads or concessionaire companies. In this way, they contact the victims and ask them personal information and your banksproviding false promises of exclusive benefits.
Then, depending on the case, many redirect users to invented websites that imitate official platforms, with the aim of capture sensitive data. It is that by accessing this type of information, they can then usurp money from accountsas well as generate improper charges, or even use personal information for other types of crimes.
To carry out these scams, their executors create a sense of emergency in your messagesstimulating the speed of the victims in their actionsarguing that they must act quickly to avoid blockages or loss of profits.
This strategy causes users to provide their data hastily, without taking the necessary precautions and without time to rethink the situation.
They also use techniques linked to social engineeringwhere they imitate the languages that are used in that area and send persuasive messages in his speaking. Thus, they can obtain the persuasion they seek for victims to share their data.
How to protect yourself from this TelePASE scam
- Do not share personal or banking information: Neither National Highway nor the TelePASE companies request confidential information through unofficial channels.
- Check the websites: enter only to the official website of TelePASE or the National Road Service. Make sure the URL starts with “https://”.
- Use official channels for inquiries: Telephones: 0800-222-6272 / 0800-333-0073. Mail: [email protected]. Chat on the official TelePASE website.
Virtual scams increased 43% in one year
E-commerce and the use of digital financial services brought with them an increase in complaints linked to scams virtual presented by affected parties to the General Directorate of Defense and Consumer Protection.
Claims related to this type of fraud went from 446 in 2023 to 672 so far in 2024, which to date represents a 43% more than the previous year. Among the most affected sub-items are credit cards and cybercrimes linked to savings accounts and checking accounts.
The City’s Consumer Defense intervenes in cases in which non-compliance is detected by electronic commerce platforms or banking entities. “We defend the consumer and act to protect them from the insufficient security measures of banking entities and virtual trading platforms when a person is scammed and contacts our organization,” explained César Torres, Secretary of Government and Vínculo Ciudadano Porteño. And he added: “The City is working on strategies to address this phenomenon from different fronts, and for this, collaboration between consumers, regulatory bodies and entities is key.”
Source: Ambito
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