Man Loses 20,000 Euros Due to Phishing SMS - Man in Weimar Loses €20,000 in Sophisticated Phishing Scam
A man from Weimar has fallen victim to a sophisticated phishing scam, losing approximately €20,000. The scammers, posing as Huntington Bank employees, contacted the man via SMS, ultimately tricking him into revealing his online banking credentials.
The scam began when the man received a seemingly legitimate SMS from US Bank, requesting additional information. Unsuspecting, he clicked on the provided link, which led him to a convincing fake website. Here, he was prompted to enter his online banking credentials, which the scammers then used to transfer money from his account multiple times.
The man later realised the deception and promptly reported the incident to the Weimar police. Authorities are now investigating the case, urging others to be cautious of such scams.
The man's experience serves as a stark reminder of the growing threat of phishing scams. Always double-check the source of unexpected requests for personal information, and be wary of providing sensitive details via SMS or clicking on unknown links.
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