BANK CARD SCAM

 Today we will talk about an extremely common problem for ordinary citizens, namely fraud with bank cards. Scammers are very resourceful and their victims can be anyone, even a very attentive person. The whole situation begins with a similar scenario: a bank employee calls you and informs you about a suspicious transaction.

 Please note that real employees of the bank have not made such calls for a long time.

Then it is possible to use various tricks:

• Through inquiries you find out personal data, card data, amounts and then withdraw money.
• You are told that you need to install a program on your phone to protect your money. This is a program for remote access to your phone, which allows you to withdraw money from a mobile bank (for example, Privat24), and if there is such a service - to issue a loan and withdraw money.
• You are persuaded to withdraw money from all accounts and credit it to a special account.

 More sophisticated ways:

- issue of the site - the bank's backup, with the help of which the login and password of the personal account are learned Therefore, always check 10 times which site you have visited, and if in doubt - call the bank.

- backup sites of well-known online stores with big discounts or sites for registration of some services from the state.

 The goal here is to enter your card data. In general, for online shopping it is better to get a separate Digital (Internet) card and transfer money to it only for purchases. Even if you enter her data on an unreliable site, there will be no money for fraudsters.

- Receiving a copy of the passport, duplicating the SIM card to your number and entering the mobile bank.

How not to fall victim to scams?

 Make it a rule not to talk to strangers. The main purpose of fraudsters: to find out which bank's customer you are and the data of your cards.

 Also, never tell anyone this information over the phone. It is better to hang up immediately. If you are worried about your money after the call, call back to the bank yourself or visit the nearest bank branch.

 Please note that the above illegal acts fall under the signs of a criminal offense - fraud.

 Thus, according to Article 190 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, fraud is the seizure of another's property or the acquisition of property rights by deception or abuse of trust. This crime is punishable by a fine of two thousand to three thousand non-taxable minimum incomes or community service for a term of two hundred to two hundred and forty hours, or correctional labor for up to two years, or restriction of liberty for up to three years.

 Please note that the investigation of Internet fraud is carried out by the Cyberpolice. If you do become a victim of fraud, you can apply for a report or statement about the crime. You can leave such a message at the link. You will then be contacted shortly by the responsible staff.

 If you have any questions or need legal assistance - please contact us, we will be happy to help you!