BBVA, DAPA Images Half of Spain on Alert Over Bbva's Latest Warning: Be Careful, You Could Lose Everything
BBVA calls on its customers to exercise caution with messages they may receive
In recent days, some BBVA customers have reported receiving suspicious messages on their mobile phones. These communications, which appear to be from the bank, warn that their account has been temporarily limited and ask them to update their banking information through a link.
However, the entity has confirmed that these messages are a scam. It also warns its users about the dangers of falling for this type of trap, known as smishing.
This is a variant of phishing, a digital fraud that seeks to obtain personal information from people through deception. In the case of smishing, the fraud is spread through SMS. Scammers pose as legitimate companies, like BBVA, to steal sensitive user data.
In these types of fake communications, they usually include a link that redirects to web pages designed to resemble those of the bank. All with the aim of stealing confidential information such as account numbers, passwords, and other banking data.
BBVA Warns of the Fraudulent Message You Must Avoid
The typical message being sent to BBVA customers begins with an alarming notice, reports RTVE. "Your account has been temporarily limited, update your information from here," they write. The sender appears to be BBVA and the link included in the text invites users to update their information.
It is important to note that this bank will never request your banking details via SMS or email. In any case, it would be through its official website or mobile application. Therefore, any message asking you to enter your personal data outside these official channels should be considered a scam.
How to Identify a Smishing Scam
BBVA has provided a series of recommendations to avoid falling for this type of fraud. There are several key tips to help you identify suspicious messages.
Fraudulent links in text messages are often very similar to the originals but with slight changes. Make sure that the BBVA URL doesn't contain strange characters or spelling errors.
Scammers often make grammatical errors. Fraudulent messages usually lack accents or punctuation marks, which is a clear sign that they do not come from an official source.
Additionally, scams often use an urgent tone, trying to create fear or pressure on the recipient. In this case, the message that your account has been "temporarily limited" seeks to make you make quick decisions without thinking about the consequences.
If you receive a suspicious message that seems to be from BBVA, never click on the link it contains. Instead, access your account directly through the bank's official website or application.
If you have doubts about the authenticity of a message, it is best to contact BBVA directly through its official channels.
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