The “Bank Fraud Department” Call That Steals Your Passcode
A text asks if you made a purchase. Minutes later, "your bank" calls. Here is how the one-time-passcode scam works.
Sample article included with the theme demo. Numbers mentioned are fictional 555 numbers.
Reports about texts claiming a package “could not be delivered due to an incomplete address” more than doubled this week. The link leads to a convincing copy of a postal website that asks for a small redelivery fee.
Warning signs
- You are not expecting a package.
- The link uses an odd domain, not the carrier’s real website.
- You are asked for a card number for a tiny fee.
If you already entered your card
Call your bank using the number on your card, cancel it and watch for charges. Report the text by forwarding it to 7726 (SPAM).