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German Consumers Targeted in Expanding Phishing Campaigns

Deutsche Bahn and major banks warn customers of fraudulent emails seeking sensitive financial data through fake security checks.

Kunden der Deutschen Bahn werden aktuell von Phishing-Angriffen heimgesucht.

Overview

  • Phishing emails impersonating Deutsche Bahn request credit card validation under the pretense of suspicious account activity.
  • Scammers use fake one-euro charges and time-pressure tactics to trick recipients into providing sensitive information.
  • Parallel phishing attacks are targeting customers of ING, Volksbanken, and Postbank, with threats of account restrictions.
  • Authorities and consumer protection agencies urge customers to verify communications only through official websites or apps.
  • Deutsche Bahn reiterates that it never requests sensitive data, such as credit card information, via email.