This is how financial experts recognize fraudulent phishing emails against Postbank customers

This is how financial experts recognize fraudulent phishing emails against Postbank customers

According to a report by www.chip.de,

The consumer advice center is warning of a new phishing scam that criminals are using to attack Postbank customers. The current email encourages customers to update their BestSign applications by May 10, 2023 by clicking an update link. At the end of the email, the name of an actual Postbank employee is even given to feign seriousness. The consumer advice center advises Postbank customers to ignore such emails and never to click on links or enter personal data.

Such phishing attacks can have a serious impact on victims. If criminals gain access to personal and sensitive customer information, they can use it to commit identity theft, steal money from bank accounts, or carry out other fraudulent activities. This could result in financial loss, reputational damage and emotional distress for victims.

For the market and consumers, this may also lead to a general reduction in trust in online banking and electronic communication with banks. Customers may hesitate to open important emails from their bank, which could negatively impact overall efficiency and communication in the financial industry.

It is therefore important that banks and consumer organizations continue to provide information about such scams to raise customer awareness and help them protect themselves from phishing attacks. This can help minimize the impact of such attacks and maintain trust in the online banking sector.