According to the AK, extreme caution is required. Fraudulent messages from the supposed ÖGK are currently circulating: Their aim: to obtain account and credit card details. The trick works via a link that victims are supposed to click on. In addition, a short deadline is to be met and shortly afterwards...
What initially looked like a normal sale on the online platform “Vinted“ turned out to be internet fraud for a consumer from Linz. She was the victim of a phishing attack and was led to a fake bank website. The loss so far amounts to 8000 euros. The AK Upper Austria advises caution when trading online...
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