Nubank warns its customers against a new scam called “Nubank Natal Feliz”🇧🇷 Criminals use bank name to send misleading messages on WhatsApp Promises a transfer of BRL 50 via Pix🇧🇷
With the images of the institution, fake promotion uses text that encourages users to act fast to redeem so-called coupons before they’re gone. Faced with this situation, the person is directed to access a fraudulent link.
“Engaging a sense of urgency with biased messages is a social engineering tactic that gets someone to click on the link without thinking twice,” Nubank writes on his blog.
How to avoid Nubank’s Pix Natalino scam?
Nubank instructs its customers to be wary of any message sent via WhatsApp or social networks. At that time, It is recommended that you do not click on the link or share your personal information.🇧🇷
The bank also warns people to be careful when disclosing the Pix key, especially if it’s a CPF number. This prevents criminals from accessing personal and bank information.
For more, Nubank recommends that its customers report the contact information used by fraudsters through the bank’s official application.🇧🇷 This action can prevent more people from falling into the scam.
What should you do if you click on Nubank’s Pix Natalino link?
Users who click on the fake link and think their data has been exposed, Nubank asks you to contact the bank. service channels🇧🇷
“See also our emergency guide, SOS NU, which contains clear guidelines on what to do in the face of attempted coup, fraud and other digital crimes,” the agency says.
Source: Tec Mundo
