Fraudsters send messages in which they urge you to update the data because of suspicious activity on “BLIK account” – informs Polski Standard Payment (PSP), BLIK operator, in his social media. As transferred, it is an attempt to steal data and financial resources.
“If you have recently received a message that calls you to urgently update the data in the BLIK service – do not click on the link, do not provide any data, you are dealing with a fraud!” – Alerts PSP.
Operation of fraudsters
“Currently, fraudsters have taken Blik's sight and send messages to random people. These messages urge you to update the data because of the alleged suspicion of fraud. Remember! Blik is a form of payment that you can use only through the mobile bank of the bank” – we read.
“And although the message itself can arouse a sense of diligence or even 'threat', any attempt to update or secure 'Blik account' will result in theft of your data or even financial resources,” it was said.
The communiqué reminded that phishing It is a classic, internet attempt to extort data, which arouses emotions, urges urgent action, such as clicking on a sent link or downloading a malicious attachment.
How to protect yourself from cheaters?
PSP gives how to protect against fraudsters.
“Always verify who is really the sender of the message. The message affects your emotions? It is a red flag, never act under the influence of emotions! Do not click on any links from an unknown source and do not download unexpected attachments. Always apply the principle of limited confidence in the message that urgent you to take urgent action!” – Blik's operator recommends.
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