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Fraud warning: Weyhe municipality warns of fake emails!
The municipality of Weyhe warns against fake emails that come from an alleged company in Eschborn and put citizens under pressure.
Fraud warning: Weyhe municipality warns of fake emails!
Fraudulent emails unsettle citizens: The municipality of Weyhe issues an important warning. Behind the intercepted emails is a dubious company that claims to be “gemeinde Weyhe GmbH & Co.KG” and operates from a server in South America. The subject “Invoice due” is intended to encourage recipients to settle alleged outstanding items. But caution is advised here! The real administrative members of the community have already made it clear: These emails do not come from the town hall, reports Frankfurter Neue Presse.
Citizens who receive such an email are asked to “update their outstanding invoices” as the bank details are said to have changed. It is noticeable that the sender is inaccurate: the signature mentions, for example, “accounts receivable”, which indicates a clumsy attempt at fraud. The municipality has strongly advised not to respond to these requests and not to make any payments. Press spokesman Sebastian Kelm even announced legal steps to counteract such machinations, according to another report Weser courier.
How do you recognize fraud?
How can citizens ensure that they do not fall victim to such scams? The answer lies in the details. The emails are often designed unprofessionally and the content is full of inconsistencies. Here are some characteristics that indicate a scam attempt:
- Unsichere Absenderadresse
- Fehlende amtliche Informationen
- Ungewöhnliche Aufforderungen zur Überweisung
The real municipality of Weyhe has emphasized that such email campaigns are becoming increasingly common. Given the rise in cybercrime, particularly phishing, it is important to remain vigilant. Like that DZ Bank Research Blog According to information, the healthcare sectors are particularly affected by attacks, with cybercriminals using increasingly sophisticated methods to obtain money.
So be careful and delete suspicious emails immediately! The fraudsters are inventive and use every opportunity to get money. A sensitive approach can be worth its weight in gold here.