Fraud: how not to lose your money

The main scams in Germany: phishing mails “your account is blocked” (a bank never asks for your PIN via a link!), the grandchild trick — “mum, new number, need money urgently” in messengers, fake flats (pay first, view later = fraud) and “police/bank” phone calls. One rule: real institutions never rush you or ask for money and codes.

• ●Suspicious? Hang up and call the official number yourself
• ●Never dictate a TAN or PIN — not even to a „bank employee“
• ●Scammed? Block the card immediately (116 116) and file a police report