Pension recipients utilizing Sberbank card notified of potential issues
Sberbank, one of Russia's leading banks, has issued a warning to pensioners receiving their pensions on bank cards. The warning pertains to a new fraud scheme that specifically targets elderly recipients, a group that may be less familiar with banking products and services.
The fraud scheme was reported by DEITA.RU. According to the warning, scammers are posing as bank representatives and offering to replace debit cards with promises of increased cashback or other benefits. However, Sberbank never calls asking for confidential information or offers card replacement for increased cashback.
If a pensioner receives a suspicious call or offer, they should contact Sberbank's official support service. The number to contact Sberbank's official support service can be found on the back of the card. It's crucial to report such cases of fraud to the police.
The specialists at Sberbank emphasized the importance of not disclosing card details to strangers. Scammers ask for sensitive information such as card number, expiration date, and CVV code. With this information, scammers can gain full access to the account and withdraw all funds, including pensions and savings.
The fraud scheme exploits the appeal of increased cashback and other benefits to deceive pensioners. The fraudsters may call or visit pensioners to offer the fraudulent replacement of their debit cards. Sberbank's warning aims to protect pensioners from falling victim to this fraud scheme.
Sberbank strongly advises pensioners not to engage with such offers and to report any suspicious activity to the authorities. By staying vigilant and following these guidelines, pensioners can help protect themselves from becoming victims of this fraud scheme.
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