Another coup by e-mail, it abuses the slightest carelessness of citizens to steal bank details and money. It's about the new fake invoice scam by Vivo, in which criminals even use the company's visual identity to deceive the unsuspecting.
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The method for this scam is relatively old, but it contains some new elements. In this case, the fishing technique is used, in which mass emails are sent to thousands of people.
In this way, criminals hope that someone does not have enough attention and clicks to download an alleged Vivo invoice. However, accessing the link ensures that the Malware Grandoreiro is installed, which steals the victim's bank details.
In addition, the emails arrive with messages in an urgent tone, with the due date of the false invoice for the same day of sending. So, many end up clicking on the link for fear of increased interest.
In this case, the first click is enough for the Malware to be able to enter the cell phone and steal passwords and information, especially from bank applications. Therefore, one must be careful to prevent fraud like this from happening.
In times of so many scams, it is essential that there is a careful look at the handling of personal data. Therefore, we have separated some precious and simple tips that will be enough to prevent scams like this:
