Charges against 10 people in six cases of computer fraud by interception of bank details were filed by employees of the Delta security department.

The alleged attackers directed their victims to bank clone websites, extracting their personal information and passwords, as a result of which they were able to withdraw a total amount of 86,163.53 euros, transferring it by money transfer to various financial institutions both in the country and abroad .

The relevant case materials will be transferred to the competent judicial authorities.

Meanwhile, Thessaloniki Police Headquarters is giving advice to the public to avoid cases of fraud by sophisticated people.

In particular, he recommends that citizens:

– buy from trusted sources and shop from companies and stores they know or have bought from before,

– make sure the data transfer process is secure by looking for the lock symbol in the string (URL) and using the HTTPS and SSL protocols when browsing the Internet.

– not provide their card details unless they are purchasing a particular product or service.

– when buying something online from a private person, do not send money to the seller in advance.

– do not send money to strangers

– do not provide your card number, PIN code or any other information about the card by e-mail

– avoid online shopping on websites that do not use full authentication (Verified by Visa/MasterCard/Secure Code)

-Never send your card details via unencrypted email.

Main forms of Internet fraud

After all, the police report that the main forms of Internet fraud are the following:

– Phishing of personal information. This is usually done by sending emails from a supposedly existing and legitimate company that contain a suspicious link or file attachment.

– Credit card fraud. They are carried out by intercepting (phishing) sensitive personal data and mainly information about bank accounts through a hyperlink, which usually leads to a fictitious bank website.

– “Nigerian” scam. In this case, emails are sent informing you that someone needs your help to transfer a large amount of money (or inheritance) for a large promised fee.

– In online stores. Post offers that are too good to be true and are only available for a limited time.

– Spanish Lotto. Email notification that you have won a large amount of money in an online lottery.

– by providing loans. Posting information about loans on favorable terms from unlicensed operators on the pages of social networks.

– With online advertising. Placing fraudulent advertisements on the Internet about renting a home, looking for a job, or buying and selling goods.

In the event that citizens become victims of online scams, they are encouraged to report it either to the Electronic Crime Squad at 11188 or by email at [email protected] or any police or judicial authority in the territory.