More and more scammers are sending links that lead to fake bank websites.

“I clicked on a strange link…”
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More and more scammers are sending links that lead to fake bank websites. 
Learn more now and prevent fraud.

Protect yourself from phishing by following the advice below:

  • Never use any links that have been sent by email or text message and never scan in any QR codes to log in to a financial institution.
  • Never fill out forms that have been sent by email or text message that prompt you to provide your login details.
  • Treat attachments in emails and text messages with great care.
  • Never disclose confidential information, such as passwords, during telephone calls and never grant remote access to third parties.
  • Always enter the address for the login page of your online service provider or financial institution manually via the browser’s address bar (e.g., ubs.com).
  • When accessing the login page, check the connection is secure (lock icon) and check the internet address in your browser’s address bar to make sure that you have reached the correct website.
  • Always check notifications carefully, such as confirmation of payments or changes in settings.
  • If the login process is different from normal or you feel unsure, always contact your financial institution immediately.

This is typically how a phishing attack occurs:

1. Contact

Criminals send out fake emails or text messages (e.g., SMS) pretending to be employees of online service providers or financial institutions. For example, the email recipients are informed that their account details or access data (e.g., username, password) are no longer safe or up to date and that they should be updated using the link in the email.

2. Intercepting personal data

However, the link does not lead to the original page of the service provider in question but to a fake website, albeit a very authentic looking one. Personal information entered there, such as passwords, directly end up in the hands of the perpetrators.

3. Financial gain

Using the stolen information, the perpetrators then, for instance, carry out transfers from their victim’s bank account, buy online at their expense, or place fake offers with online auction houses.

To be able to send you phishing emails, fraudsters need to know your email address. To reduce this risk and generally reduce spam in your inbox, following some simple rules will help: see our article on spam here.