GgoogleDE first seen 19 h ago, last 19 h ago, peak #1
Fake Microsoft support drains pensioner's bank account
Original: konto
Scammers posing as Microsoft support gained remote access to the computer of an 82-year-old and made seven unauthorised withdrawals from her bank account. The case highlights a wave of fraud in which callers pretend to fix technical problems before emptying victims' accounts. German consumers are warned never to give strangers remote access or share banking details, and to hang up on unsolicited support calls.
Why now: Elderly-targeted fake Microsoft support scams are currently a widespread fraud problem in Germany.
Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 4 snapshots from 19 h ago to 19 h ago.
Evidence
- „Wir wollen der Käufer sein, nicht Übernahmeziel“ · Handelsblatt
- ING startet Abo-Modelle 2027 in DE, will 35% Provision · mares media se
- Falscher Microsoft-Support räumt Konto aus: Sieben Abbuchungen bei 82-Jährigem · Come-on
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