It is always important to have be very careful when making transactionsparticularly they are about credit. Financial scams are a risk that can cause we fall into debts that do not correspond to us.
In this context, the National Commission for the Protection and Defense of Users of Financial Services (Condusef) issued an alert about a new form of fraud. This is precisely related to offering loans or credit cards with minimum requirements.
What is the new scam warned by Condusef like?
According to the agency, the deception usually begins with messages that contain suspicious links. Credits or loans are offered there in a very simple way. However, these benefits They are not usually this simple.
To obtain said “benefits”, victims may be asked for money as part of the requirements for delivery of a loan. For this reason, it is recommended to distrust alleged financial entities that ask for money to grant a credit.
Furthermore, another measure to identify possible fraud is to verify the presence of the financial companies in the payment system. Registry of Financial Services Providers (CYPRESS). If it does not appear, this means that It is not legitimateso it is likely that try a hoax.
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How to avoid financial scams?
In this context, we share some tips that you can follow to avoid scams on your credit cards:
- Never share your personal or financial information over the phone, email, or text message. This includes your credit card number, expiration date, security code and PIN.
- Be wary of emails and text messages from unknown senders. Don’t click on links or open attachments from sources you don’t recognize.
- Check the website URL before entering your personal information. Make sure the URL starts with “https” and has a lock icon in the address bar.
- Use a strong, unique password for your credit card account. Don’t use the same password for other online accounts.
- Check your account statement regularly. Look for any unauthorized charges.
Inform your bank immediately if you suspect fraudulent activity.
Likewise, it is worth remembering that the Credit card scams are becoming more common. Scammers use various techniques to obtain personal and financial information from victims, including phone calls, emails, text messages, and fake websites.
2024-01-08 00:48:29
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