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Scams tap into migration of iDEAL to Wero

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Scams tap into the migration of iDEAL to Wero to spread fake messages. They try to convince victims that they need to take action themselves in order to continue paying with iDEAL or Wero. These messages are always fake, without exception! You don’t need to do anything yourself to continue paying with iDEAL or Wero.

Vishaak boven een smartphone tussen betaalpassen, die digitale fraude en phishing bij online en mobiele betalingen verbeeldt.

“Delete or disconnect!”

The migration from iDEAL to Wero(opens in new window) does not require any information or interaction from bank customers. An appeal to click on a link or take action(opens in new window) to avoid being blocked from iDEAL, Wero, your bank, or your bank card — via email, text message, WhatsApp, phone call, or letter — is a scam, guaranteed. You can delete the messages immediately without taking any further action or disconnect the call. “Delete or disconnect!”

Scams tap into the news

Scams try to exploit any news about banks or payments with fake messages and fake warnings(opens in new window) . This also happens, for example, when new debit cards are introduced or new laws and regulations for banks or payment services come into effect. However, banks and payment institutions always ensure that their customers don’t need to take action themselves; messages, warnings, and calls claiming otherwise are scams.

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