Cyber Police Warned About a New Scheme for Stealing Phone Numbers: How to Protect Yourself.

According to inkorr.com: The Cyber Police press service has published new information about a fraudulent scheme related to the theft of phone numbers used to access bank accounts. This number, known as the 'financial number', is used for online banking, customer identification, transaction security, and receiving confirmation codes.

Fraudsters' Goals

• steal money from bank accounts
• apply for loans online
• make purchases on your account

Fraudsters' Techniques

Fraudsters, posing as mobile operator employees, ask to send an SMS code for confirming operations, which may pose a risk of confirming incorrect actions. They use popular tales, such as:

• offers of improved communication conditions
• information about issues with call reception
• switching to an electronic SIM card

How to Protect Yourself

• Link your number to your passport or contract.
• Disable the possibility of remote SIM card replacement with your mobile operator.
• Do not disclose the number linked to your bank accounts.
• Register in the online cabinet of the operator to monitor the status of your number.

• Keep your online cabinet login and password, SMS codes, mobile app password, as well as your SIM card's PUK code and serial number confidential.
• Do not use the financial number for personal matters, such as social networks or site registrations.
• Share this information with your loved ones, so everyone stays alert.

Let us remind you that the families of captives should be particularly vigilant, as phone fraudsters may try to deceive them and steal funds.

Scammers are known for their ingenuity in fraudulent schemes involving phone numbers. It is important to follow certain security measures to avoid financial losses and protect your personal data from criminals. Be careful and follow the recommendations to prevent possible problems.