Danger! PayPal fraudsters tap over 3,000 euros in the district!

Danger! PayPal fraudsters tap over 3,000 euros in the district!

In the district of Ludwigslust-Parchim, unknown people have debited more than 3,000 euros from several PayPal accounts. The perpetrators used fake links and QR codes and were prospective customers on online sales platforms. Those affected who offered their items for sale were victims of a perfidious fraud. By clicking on the fraudulent links or QR codes, the sellers unintentionally authorized debit from their accounts. The police have already found illegal transactions in three known cases without the consent of those affected. Affected people were immediately informed about the incidents, and both PayPal and the sales platforms and the house banks were informed. The police urgently warn against the professional approach of the perpetrators, whose methods are becoming more and more sophisticated. The investigators advise not to open any foreign links or QR codes and access the official PayPal website to manage their account. [n-tv.de] (https://www.n-tv.de/regionales/mecklenburg-vorpommern/ thousands-euro-loren-buchen-ueber-ueb-article25833267.html) reports on the worrying situation.

But not only in Ludwigslust-Parchim, people are affected by such fraud stitches. In general, consumer advice centers warn of fraudulent activities that are surrounded by PayPal and other services. A special stitch that circumnavigates on social media concerns supposed discount codes from ex-employees of retail stores. Here, the users are directed to the Rawu.ink website, where they should enter personal and bank details. Such methods are not only annoying, but can also lead to considerable financial damage. 1und1.de has provided detailed information about these fraud.

The dangers of cyber crime

The range of cyber crime increases with progressive digitization. According to the digital barometer 2020, every fourth German victim of cyber crime has already become. A third of those affected suffered financial damage. Most of the time, the victims do not protect themselves sufficiently after an incident and fall in again on such fraudsters. The Federal Office for Information Technology (BSI) provides important tips to increase your own security - from regular updating security software to guilty in suspects Emails. BSI.BUND.de offers comprehensive information and recommendations for action.

It is time to become active. Be careful when using offers on the Internet and always check the source before clicking on the left or entering personal data. With a little attention you can keep yourself and your finances from bad surprises.