Banco Santander has launched an alert to its customers for a very serious issue: the investment scams that are circulating through mobiles in the form of WhatsApp messages or calls. This warning seeks to protect thousands of people who could fall into this new fraud.
The modus operandi of the scammers is very cunning. It all starts with a message that seems to come from a reliable source. Sometimes, they mention the Santander bank, financial experts or recognized investment companies.
Banco Santander warns urgently: this fraud is the order of the day
On other occasions, they use names of celebrities or supposed urgent recommendations to invest your money as soon as possible. The problem is that everything is false. The purpose is one: make you believe that you can earn quick money and then steal.
One of the channels preferred by the scammers is WhatsApp. They send a message where they offer you a “safe” investment and with “high benefits.” You can also call you to explain how to do it and press to decide at that moment.
They can even send you links to pages that seem official, but are actually designed to obtain your personal and banking data. This is where the real danger enters.
‘If you receive a message or call that asks you to invest quickly …’
Banco Santander recalled that he will never contact these means to offer investments. Nor will you ask for keys, passwords or personal data by phone, message or email. Therefore, the most important practical advice is this: if you receive a message or call that asks you to invest quickly, do not click on any link, do not answer, and do not give your data.
The bank has also warned that these false investments are increasingly sophisticated. They use logos, images and real names to look credible. But behind there is no serious company, only criminals who want to take advantage of your trust.
We are all at risk if we are not informed
Therefore, much attention to any contact that you have not requested. If you doubt, it is best to hang and contact Banco Santander directly for its official channels. Checking every detail before making a transfer can also save yourself from falling into this type of fraud.
The Santander Bank insists on this urgent alert: the investment scams are increasing and we are all at risk if we are not informed. The key is to distrust, act calmly and follow these practical advice. Only then will you avoid falling into this type of increasingly common danger.
