The National Directorate of Cyber ​​Security (DNSC) warns that online fraudsters are trying to find new ways to steal card or bank data, News.ro reports.

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Contacting your bank, reporting fraud, and saving any documents or emails related to the transaction are some of the steps DNSC says those who have provided such details on sites controlled by cybercriminals should take.

Another measure is to change the password, which, according to the Directorate’s specialists, must consist of at least 15 characters, including upper and lower case letters, numbers and symbols, in order to be reliable. “The passphrase is easier to remember,” they say.

“The number of consumers using online shopping opportunities is growing every day. But buyers always need to be careful, because online fraudsters are trying to find new and new ways to steal card or bank details! Fraudsters use fake websites, pretend to be sellers on auction sites or send phishing emails pretending to work for well-known payment or retail sites,” DNSC said.

If a bank account is compromised or if there is unusual activity on the account corresponding to the card, DNSC suggests several steps you can take:

1. Contact your financial institution immediately to block your credit or debit card. You can get your money back and prevent further theft.

2. Change passwords. The person behind this scam may know your password. Replace it with a strong password of at least 15 characters, which must contain upper and lower case letters, numbers and symbols. The passphrase can be remembered more easily. It can be a phrase that contains unusual words or words from different languages. It is also a good idea to change the login details for all other accounts that use the same or similar username and password. Use a unique password for each account

4. Report fraud. The information you provide can help catch the perpetrator of fraud and prevent new incidents. To find out where to get advice and report a crime in your country, visit https://cybersecuritymonth.eu/ cyber-first-aid

5. Be sure to keep any possible evidence of theft, such as emails, invoices, receipts, copies of advertisements, etc.

6. Talk to your family and friends about this incident, help them prepare for this method of attack. (photo: Dreamstime.com)