Sophie Reichel is the editor of BurdaForward.06/29/202606:45
Currently, SMS messages are sent to Magenta requesting payment details. Experts classify these messages as phishing attempts.
Currently, on behalf of the company Magenta, which also broadcasts the World Cup, SMS messages are being distributed asking for payment details. According to Mimikama, this is a phishing attempt to steal confidential bank card or bank card data.
SMS trap lures Magenta customers to someone else’s website and collects payment data
The message states that the payment could not be processed. Recipients should update their details via the linked page. What’s particularly striking is the web address. It doesn’t link to the official purple page and there’s no mention of accounts or customer details, although that’s what creates pressure.
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After the CHIP request, Mimikama assumes that this SMS message will be sent by country. This can be recognized, among other things, by the country code “CC” in the web address.
According to Mimikama, victims should neither open the link nor enter payment details. Open accounts should only be checked through the application or the official website of the supplier. Anyone who has already provided data should inform their bank and mobile phone provider immediately. SMS should not be forwarded, but deleted.
Currently, SMS messages with a link to update data are distributed on behalf of Magenta. (symbol image) IMAGO / CHROME RANGE
Here’s how phishing works and how you protect your data
In phishing scams, scammers try to obtain passwords, accounts, and other personal information through fake emails, text messages, and fake websites. For example, scammers try to trick users into clicking on a link with a supposed message from a service provider. Victims then enter their details onto a page that appears deceptively real and then pass it on to the criminals.
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To protect yourself, you should recognize suspicious emails that are characterized by impersonal greetings, misspellings, and prominent links. Users should not enter access data through email links, but rather enter directly from the original page. Suspicious websites can be identified by, among other things, a prominent URL, lack of HTTPS, or request for sensitive data such as TAN or credit card information.
If you are the victim of a phishing attack, you should immediately change your passwords and secure affected access. This applies to online banking, email accounts, social networks and other services. You should also inform the bank or relevant company as soon as possible. Authorities such as the police or a consumer advice center should also be involved.