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There is a terrifying telephone scam that is going on and is taking swipe at vulnerable potential customers.This latest deception is known as ‘number spoofing’ because crooks call
customers using a phone number which mimics that of their
bank.
The crooks use a device that is able to distort their original number and copies the bank number.So in the case that they call you the bank number flashes on the display of your screen.After that,they(scammers) tell of a
suspicious activity on your bank log for example,you are told of how some amount was transferred by a stranger from your account.Now
that you are in the state of panic,they proceed to ask for your particulars so that they can transfer
to a safe 'place'.
Most victims fall for this bait trap.Once you release your login particulars,they use to sweep
your account clean.Thats why its advisable not to display your bank account number to strangers.So what happens in the event you
display your bank account no. On the internet?
An interested scammer will pen down the BAN(Bank account number) then proceed to a
stalking mission.
This may include googling up your details and in the event they find you on facebook,they are good to go.They get your
phone number as displayed on fb.With the BAN and phone no at their disposal.They do the
number spoofing.Now thats where all matters.
Obviously the victim will be in doubt and will ask if they are legitimate.They will ask you to peep
the number at the back of your debit card and to your surprise it will be twin to the one you are on line with.Sometimes they will ask you if you are in doubt to call the bank or police.Through their number spoofing,you will find they are the
same ones on the other end.
Be safe.In this digital era,dont trust
anybody.Be very careful on how you handle your private details and to whom you share them with
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