Whether it’s phishing, hacking, or classic fraud schemes: Protect yourself and your finances against criminals. We provide you with the latest warnings and security tips. Here you’ll find the newest reports and articles collected in one overview.
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CURRENT WARNINGS
| Date: | Warning: | Link to the Warning: |
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| 09.12.2025 | Attention: Fake Instagram Profile Online | Read the Warning |
| 04.12.2025 | Warning: Beware of rustundneumann.com | Read the Warning |
| 04.11.2025 | Attention: Scam Calls Claiming Tax Refunds | Read the Warning |
| Attention! New Types of Fraud at ATMs We want to inform you about a new scam scenario: Cash Trapping. Fraudsters attach an adhesive strip or a cover to the cash dispenser slot of the ATM. This causes the withdrawn cash to get stuck or only partially dispensed. The scam is disguised in such a way that you are led to believe there is a technical error with the machine. |
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| Scam via WhatsApp: “Hi Mom / Dad, my phone is broken!” Currently, there is an increase in fake messages sent through messenger apps, where someone pretending to be a relative claims to have lost their phone. Afterwards, the recipient is asked to carry out one or more urgent money transfers. These messages are from fraudsters! If you have complied with such a request, please contact 050505-26105 immediately. |
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| Criminals Steal Credit Card Data and Register It for Apple Pay Using phishing messages sent via SMS or email, criminals obtain credit card details and register them for Apple Pay. Victims are then tricked under false pretenses into sharing the Apple Pay activation code with the fraudsters. By doing so, they confirm their own credit card as a new Apple Pay payment method on a device they do not control. After that, the criminals empty the account! |
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FMA offers tips against fraudsters
The tricks of financial scammers, warnings about dubious offers, and more can be found in the Financial ABC of the Financial Market Authority. On the website, you will find, among other things, investor warnings and advice on how to protect yourself from criminals’ schemes. In addition, the Financial ABC provides expert tips on money-related topics such as retirement planning, insurance, loans, and investments.
