Use caution if you use the Telpark app because your banking information is being stolen by a new scam
These days, it's all too common to receive messages that try to fool us into divulging our information and money. Cybercriminals pose as banks, messaging services, well-known companies, or the apps we use on a daily basis, putting us in a precarious situation that necessitates quick action. Over five million people use the parking app Telpark, which is one of the most recent scams to be discovered.
A fraudulent email claiming that Telpark accounts have been suspended for nonpayment is circulating, and security experts are alerting people about it. The email looks authentic, as is frequently the case, but it really comes from a phishing link that reroutes to a page that looks exactly like the original.
Under the guise of updating your payment and paying a purported debt, they ask for your bank account information and email address on this website. The risk is that because the sum is typically small, the victim may undervalue it, put their trust in the con artist, and think that they will fix the problem that could cost them their account.
However, if you give them your information, scammers will not only keep the money you paid, but they will also have access to your banking information, which they may use to charge your card more and even sell to third parties. The purpose of these messages is to instill a sense of urgency and motivate you to act without checking anything, which occurs far more frequently than most people are aware.
How to prevent becoming a victim of these kinds of frauds
* Paying attention to the sender's address is crucial.
*Look for mistakes or odd phrases in the message text.
* Never click on links in dubious emails or divulge personal or banking information.
* If in doubt, it is advised to check the warning on the service's official website or app.