The National Cyber Security Authority (AKSK) has warned citizens about a scam scheme circulating through text messages, in which unidentified individuals attempt to obtain their bank data.
It all starts with an SMS notifying the recipient that their bank account has been blocked. The message contains a link, presented as a way to solve the problem, but it actually directs the citizen to a fake page that imitates a bank’s official website.
Through this method, scammers aim to obtain confidential information, including bank card details and verification codes, which can be used for unauthorized actions.
Faced with this risk, AKSK calls on citizens to exercise maximum caution, avoid opening suspicious links, and under no circumstances provide personal or banking information through unknown websites.
National Cyber Security Authority
͏The National Cyber Security Authority (AKSK) has identified a fraud case that used the name of the Bank of Albania to send citizens SMS messages claiming that their bank account had been blocked. The link in the message directed users to cloned websites of several second-tier banks, with the aim of stealing card data and verification codes.
How to protect yourself?
– Do not click on links in SMS messages claiming that your bank account has been blocked.
– Do not provide card details or verification codes.
– Verify any notification through your bank’s app or official channels.
The Bank of Albania does not request payments or card details from citizens.
If you have entered your details on one of these websites, contact your bank immediately to take the necessary measures.
