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TLDR
The Postal Police warn that in recent weeks there has been a sharp increase in reports of fraudulent payment requests sent through payment apps such as BANCOMAT Pay and similar services linked to phone numbers. Scammers send requests to...
How it works
The Postal Police warn that in recent weeks there has been a sharp increase in reports of fraudulent payment requests sent through payment apps such as BANCOMAT Pay and similar services linked to phone numbers. Scammers send requests to...
Red flags
- Always verify the identity of the sender before authorising any payment through the app
- Check the amount and reason; if you do not recognise the beneficiary, refuse immediately the request
- If in doubt, contact your bank and report the incident to the Postal Police
What to do
- 1The Postal Police warn that in recent weeks there has been a sharp increase in reports of fraudulent payment requests sent through payment apps such as BANCOMAT Pay and similar services linked to phone numbers.
- 2Always verify the identity of the sender before authorising any payment through the app 2.
- 3If in doubt, contact your bank and report the incident to the Postal Police
Source
polizia-postale
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https://www.commissariatodips.it/notizie/articolo/richieste-di-pagamento-tramite-app-occhio-alle-truffe/index.htmlFAQ
Is Payment requests via app: beware of scams on BANCOMAT Pay a real scam pattern?
Yes. Treat the message, call, or payment request as suspicious until you verify it through an official channel.
What are the first warning signs?
Always verify the identity of the sender before authorising any payment through the app; Check the amount and reason; if you do not recognise the beneficiary, refuse immediately the request; If in doubt, contact your bank and report the incident to the Postal Police
What should I do first?
The Postal Police warn that in recent weeks there has been a sharp increase in reports of fraudulent payment requests sent through payment apps such as BANCOMAT Pay and similar services linked to phone numbers.; Always verify the identity of the sender before authorising any payment through the app 2.; If in doubt, contact your bank and report the incident to the Postal Police
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