Urgent Notice From Bbva to All Its Customers: if You Make This Gesture, There's No Turning Back

Bad news for all BBVA customers. The bank has once again been targeted by cybercriminals in recent days. Numerous users have received text messages claiming that their accounts have been temporarily limited and that they need to update their information through a link.

The bank has confirmed that these messages are a fraud and has warned that it never requests personal data via SMS or email. This type of scam aims to steal banking credentials and can put users' money at risk.

BBVA Impersonated Again in a New Scam

The fraudulent message arrives with the sender identified as BBVA and contains an alarming text urging the user to update their data as soon as possible. In the attached link, the scammers have created a website that mimics the bank's, which can lead many to fall into the trap. However, BBVA has made it clear that it will never request confidential information This way and has recommended taking extreme precautions.

The fraud is known as smishing, a technique that combines text messages with phishing. Cybercriminals use this strategy to deceive customers. This way, they make them believe they are interacting with their bank when in reality they are providing sensitive information to people looking to steal their funds.

How to Recognize This Type of Scam

There are clear signs that can help identify a fraudulent SMS. One of the main indicators is the presence of suspicious links, something BBVA would never include in a legitimate message. Additionally, these texts often contain spelling errors, punctuation mistakes or unnatural expressions.

Another common tactic of scammers is to create a sense of urgency. Thus, they assure victims that the account has been blocked or that it is necessary to act immediately to avoid a bigger problem.

BBVA has recommended that its customers ignore these messages and not access any links included in them. If there is any doubt about the authenticity of a communication, the safest course of action is to contact the bank directly through its official channels.

What to Do If You've Fallen for the Scam

If a customer has entered their data on a suspicious page after receiving this SMS, it is important to act immediately. The first step should be to contact BBVA to report the possible fraud and block any unauthorized access to the account.

It is also essential to change passwords and ensure that banking data have not been compromised. In case any unrecognized charges have been made, authorities should be informed to report the scam and prevent other customers from being affected.