Police warn of new scam
Corona virus is currently making headlines. In this case, police are now warning of new scams on the Internet. Cybercriminals use fear of pathogens to pull unsuspecting users out of their pockets.
The Lower Saxony Criminal Police Agency (LKA) warns on its website of new scams online. For example, cybercriminals are currently sending emails to trick recipients into an online store where out-of-stock respirator masks are still available at moderate prices. However, if you order here, you will not receive any items and will only lose money. Because the website is a so-called fake store.
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Reputation: To make mail more credible, cybercriminals use the name of the German company "Pharmacy First GmbH", which offers numerous pharmacies in Germany. As a result, the company has filed a complaint with the police. LKA Lower Saxony advises anyone who has placed an order in an online store to try to stop payment and file a complaint. Victims should also be prepared for further phishing attacks. LKA also expects other similar counterfeit stores to appear on the Internet in the next few days.
Simple signs: how to identify every phishing email
The first sign that you have received a phishing email: As part of the email, you will be asked to confirm your personal data or enter it into a website. This Under no circumstances should you complyIn addition, criminals often use the official logo of the company that they copied in emails instead of the official sender address.
If the sender is suspicious, you should read the email twice. Often, you will also find spelling errors or inconsistencies in German grammar. Attackers often don't write their own messages, but instead use known auto-generated messages or translators to translate known messages. But why go all out?
What is the role of criminals in phishing attacks?
Phishing is used on the Internet to collect real user data. It can be used to make money if email addresses, names and other information are sold for advertising purposes or passed on in crime forums. Using the obtained data, cyber criminals can also respond to future phishing attacks in a more targeted manner, and their attacks will become more effective.
Did you receive a suspicious email?
Phishing checklist
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Unknown sender?
Attachments and links contained in malicious emails often also infiltrate your computer with malware or viruses. Also, you should not leave suspicious emails on the left side only. Forward it to the email address above and help us report future phishing attacks.
Further fraud warnings on Netzwelt-one step ahead of cybercriminals
However, phishing emails are not the only danger lurking on the Internet. In addition to trying to cheat, there are various viruses, Trojan horses and malware that can infect your computer. Unfortunately, data scandals are also part of everyday digital life. Here are five latest articles on fraud warnings:
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