Alerta Bogotá learned first-hand the modus operandi of the new type of scam. We tell you how to take care of your bank accounts.
In today’s world, where immediacy and technology dominate our lives, citizens must be more attentive than ever to the information they share from their cell phones. A new type of scam is stalking Colombians and their bank accountsand it is crucial to be informed so as not to fall into these traps.
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RecentlyAlerta Bogotá learned of the case of a woman who was the victim of a scam through a text message. The criminals are extremely skilled and already possessed enough information to create a trust scenario and getting the victim to provide them with the keys necessary to complete their scam.
The citizen in question He had recently canceled bank insurance. About 10 or 15 days later, he received a text message that said the following:
“Personas Branch: Your insurance policy
BNP CARDIF was successfully activated for 145,830 monthly. Cancel anytime: bityl.co/PxeE
They apply T&C.”
Also read: Bank warns of robberies due to alleged job vacancies: avoid being scammed Since the message coincided with your recent cancellation of service, the woman entered the link provided. The platform he was directed to was visually identical to that of his bank (Bancolombia). Confident, introduced the dynamic key, a combination of numbers required to make virtual payments or transactions.
