PrivatBank customers are receiving calls that supposedly come from the bank’s security service. During the conversation, the so-called “employees” attempt to extract personal banking information, but in reality, these are fraudsters seeking to illegally seize customers’ funds.
This is reported by Finway
This fraudulent scheme was reported by the Center for Counteracting Disinformation (CCD). It is noted that the calls come from the landline number 044 364 53 20. During the conversation, cardholders are told that “several small transactions have been made from their bank account to the aggressor country within the last 20 minutes.” Potential victims are offered to cancel the transfer and take out insurance against fraudsters, with all “instructions” provided under pressure to ensure they are followed as quickly as possible.
The scammers demand that victims record a voice message and “verify” their bank card details. For added credibility, they provide a “personal number” that supposedly can be found on the bank’s website. However, this is merely a trick to gain access to customers’ personal data for further illegal activities.
“Bank employees never ask for your card number, PIN code, or CVV code. Therefore, under no circumstances should you disclose personal information or conduct financial transactions during calls or messages from unknown individuals,” emphasized CCD specialists.
If you receive such calls, it is recommended to contact the bank’s call center and report the scammers. Those who have already fallen victim to online fraudsters should urgently contact the cyber police or other competent authorities.
Additionally, clients of Oschadbank should also be cautious. Earlier, reports emerged about another fraud scheme where customers of this state bank receive fake messages demanding to confirm personal data under the threat of restricted access to their account due to “errors in personal data verification.” Never click on links from suspicious emails, as legitimate banks do not require personal data confirmation via email. All such procedures are conducted only through secure communication channels.