International media such as El Android Libre and elEconomista.es have issued a critical alert about a new type of fraud that is gaining ground. The Banco de Santander, based in Spain, has issued a warning about a scam method known as “indicative 21”, which puts the personal and financial security of users at risk.
The 21 code scam begins when criminals contact the victim, posing as representatives of a telephone company or similar service. During the call, they ask the user to dial the code 21 after the phone number provided. Although this request may seem harmless, experts warn of the serious implications of this tactic.
The scammers’ goal is to impersonate the user. By dialing code 21, all incoming calls will be redirected to the number indicated by the criminals. This allows the scammers to intercept the user’s calls and collect critical information about their daily activities.
With access to user communications, criminals can carry out extortion and financial fraud, putting at risk not only the user, but also their close friends and family. Although the initial alert comes from Spain, there are concerns that this scam could quickly spread to other countries.
Prevention
To protect yourself against this and other phone scams, it is essential to take preventive measures. It is recommended not to answer calls from unknown numbers and to hang up immediately if the call seems suspicious. In addition, it is crucial to use strong passwords to protect bank accounts and social networks.
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2024-07-31 19:19:49