A trap for Pekao customers. It starts with an innocent text message
Customers of Bank Pekao SA may not even know that criminals have decided to set a trap for them. They send fake text messages informing about alleged problems with the PeoPay application. Be vigilant, there is no need to do what the message tells you to do.
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Fraudsters launched another phishing campaign, distributed via SMS messages. This time, they impersonate Bank Pekao SA.
Text messages arouse suspicion immediately after being read. They contain typos and their syntax leaves much to be desired. Regardless of the content, inform about alleged problems with the PeoPay application and demand verification to prevent account blocking. The address included in the SMS starts with https://pekao-pl…, but we do not recommend clicking on it. The website to which we are redirected, although at first glance it seems similar to the original one, is fake and only serves to extort our data. In a perfidious way, it forces you to enter your login and password.
CSIRT KNF appeals:
Be careful and remember to carefully verify the address of the website you are on!
Beware of an ongoing phishing campaign distributed via SMS, impersonating @BankPekaoSA. The scammers inform about alleged problems with the application in their messages #PeoPay and the need for verification. In fact, cybercriminals on… pic.twitter.com/mowI6SUX2m
— CSIRT KNF (@CSIRT_KNF) November 7, 2024
Fake SMS scams are still one of the most popular forms used by criminals. How to keep yourself safe? All we need to do is follow a simple rule – never provide your bank login details on suspicious websites. Banks will never ask for such information via text messages or links.
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