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Attention: Danger from fake emails from the VHS Odenwaldkreis!
Fraudulent emails appeared in the name of the VHS Odenwaldkreis. How to recognize phishing attempts and protect yourself effectively.
Attention: Danger from fake emails from the VHS Odenwaldkreis!
In today's digital world, we are exposed to a barrage of emails every day, but not every message has good intentions. The Odenwaldkreis Adult Education Center (VHS) is currently warning about fraudulent emails that supposedly come from them. These emails come from the address vhs.odenwaldkreis@outlook.com and have nothing to do with the actual institution, which only sends its official communications from the domain odenwaldkreis.de. Especially in times when cybercrime is booming, you should be suspicious and, if in doubt, contact the VHS directly to check the authenticity of a message, according to rheinmainverlag.de.
But this is not the only case that calls for caution. Another current fraud attempt is reported to users of Postbank accounts. This suggests to customers that they need to update their account details in order to keep their accounts active. The content of the emails is designed to be urgent and encourage recipients to click an embedded link. Relevant text: “Note: Just a quick note: Keep your account active – quick & easy”. It is assured that the process is “completed in just a few minutes”. But caution is advised here, as the Consumer Center makes clear.
Beware of urgency
The approach is similar to that of the fraudsters who hide behind the fake VHS email. These phishing emails use impersonal salutations such as “Dear customer” and can often be recognized by dubious sender addresses. The consumer advice center advises that you immediately ignore such requests and instead move them to the spam folder. In any case, it is better to look for similar information on Postbank's official website or app to avoid falling into the trap of fraudsters.
It's obvious that criminals are always coming up with new tricks to inspire trust and deceive unsuspecting users. Internet security begins with a skeptical look at every unexpected email. Play it safe and don't let urgency or perceived opportunities guide you. Always stick to official sources of information – your account and data will thank you!