Bizum users who want quick and easy payments have been warned about a sleazy new scam that will make rounds in Spain. With scams, money can disappear from your user account before you understand what’s going on.
Spanish users report victims of fraud targeting sellers on their online platforms. Cybercrook is posing as an interested buyer and offers to pay via Bizum there is catch.
Bizum con in action
Scam works like this: The scammer contacts the seller, claims they want to buy the item, and they claim they want to send a bizum payment with their mobile number. But instead of sending money actually Send a request Sellers are for money disguised as a transaction ‘accept‘ Because differences in the Bizum system are assumed.
Fall for it, you do not Receive cash – you Instead, become the one who pays the scammers.
How to stay safe when using Bizum for payment
Experts encourage users to be extra careful and double-check payment notifications before they approve. Golden Rules? you Not once You need to accept something to receive your Bizum payments. You must automatically land on your account.
To avoid the victim falling,seller I’ve been advised To maintain transactions within a second-hand platform itselfas these often have built-in security measures to protect them, both Buyer and seller.
And a Words of Warning – Do not share your phone number with unknown buyers without verifying your identity beginning.
What to do you Bizum Scam target?
If you are suspicious you You should be the target of this scam or a fallen victim or report it immediately to your bank or Bizum Support Services.
It’s important to stay a step ahead as cybercriminals find more unning ways to split people out of cash. If that’s coming Digital payment, moments of attention can save you Serious Economic headache.
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