ING Bank Śląski with a statement. Everyone should read it
“Remember – money does not lie on the street.” ING Bank Śląski warns its customers with these words in its announcement. However, the advice contained on the website is so universal that it can be successfully used by customers of any bank.
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ING Bank Śląski warns on its website against false investments and promises of quick profits. This type of fraud takes place in many stages and it is enough to recall the story of a 77-year-old resident of the Zamość district to see that the lost money is not easy to recover. And it is often too late to reverse the whole process.
Fraudsters took up “advice”
When it comes to “consulting”, fraudsters reach the heights of creativity and often illegally use the image of a famous person – an actor or a politician – to add credibility to a given offer.
Be careful when someone offers you to make quick and easy money. Scammers may call you or post ads online telling you stories about how to make money quickly. Don’t be fooled, it may cost you dearly.
– we read on the website of ING Bank Śląski.
ING Bank Śląski has published a list of the most frequently used methods by fraudsters on its website:
- Advertising on the Internet. This is where everything actually starts. What makes fake investment ads stand out is the involvement of a famous person who has “made it.” It may be a politician, an athlete or a celebrity. It is worth realizing that criminals use special software to alter the statements of these people.
- Scammers will manipulate you so much that either you call the number provided or you leave them your phone number on the advertising page. A fake “investment advisor” will call you back and tell you made-up stories about easy money to make. At first, he will extort a small amount from you. Then he will encourage you to transfer more money. You will never see the profit.
- The alleged “investment advisor” may also inform you that profits are waiting to be paid into your account. They may ask you to download some software – but under no circumstances do this. The program will give the scammer access to your computer or phone. If you log in to your banking – will gain access to your money.
How to take care of your own safety?
- do not transfer your money to the advisor,
- do not install any software at his request,
- do not provide your login details, card details or a scan of your ID
Remember the remaining rules
- if a bank employee calls, you can always confirm his identity in Moje ING
- do not provide your login details, card details or BLIK codes over the phone
- don’t act hastily
- do not install programs such as Splashtop, TeamViewer (QuickSupport), Zoom or AnyDesk at the request of fraudsters – they will allow the criminal to control your device
Remember – money does not lie on the street. If you are considering an investment, read about it first by consulting reliable sources, e.g. the website of the Polish Financial Supervision Authority, the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection, the Brokerage House or the bank’s website.
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