How to recognize false messages to avoid a transfer

Written by Jason Miller

The scam of the fake Italian Post Office is back, they ask for information and then clean up the account

There are some scams that they are cyclical. They come, they are reported, then they disappear for some time and In the end they reappear. From the reports we have collected it seems that a scam is returning that Take advantage of the Poste Italiane brand. It is the scam of fake transfer on a post office account. In recent months he has often spotted.

All starts from a message. The sender is a telephone number that seems to be linked to a mobile device. The text reads: “Posteinfo: kind customer, the transfer of 450.00 euros is being approved, calls customer service”. Follow the customer service number and then a generic “greetings”.

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From the reports that we have seen the text can vary, as the figure protagonist of the transfer. Sometimes it is more, sometimes it is less. It doesn’t matter. The bait of this message is the Customer service number. It is a trick that can work for several users. They call everyone: customers and not. We don’t write here the number that came to us with Poste. It’s false. The real number for assistance can be found on the official website: 06 45263160. If you call the number that arrives with this message it is likely that The first time no one answers.

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We advise you on doing it. We do not know with certainty how this scam moves but usually these bait numbers are only used for Register your number And start a series of calls in which you try to score the actual scam. The possibilities vary according to the chosen script. Scammers can pretend to be Poste employees and ask you for a payment to block. Or they can start calling you to offer any type of service. In any case, it is better to block the number from which you received the message e Don’t recall anymore.

Jason Miller

I'm Jason Miller, and I've been passionate about technology and storytelling for over a decade. As a lead writer at Herald Editorials, I strive to bring clarity and creativity to complex tech topics. When I'm not writing, you'll find me exploring the latest gadgets or hiking in the great outdoors.