The amounts deposited in FGTS (Service Time Guarantee Fund) are being targeted by some criminals through the application box has, being yet another case of cybercrime.
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The coup is happening through access to the app with the alleged victim's data, which can be obtained in different ways. “The attack that has been more common to happen is known as social engineering, where it consists of obtaining personal data that allow full access to the user's account”, explained the doctor in finance, Ricardo Galvão.
He further explained that scammers manage to obtain the victims' login and password through a text message (SMS), where a link is made available. When selected, the person is redirected to a page that imitates the bank, inducing victims to reveal their data.
The first step to being able to protect yourself from these scams is not to click on links that you don't know and that were sent via WhatsApp or SMS. “For those who have doubts, access the application directly by phone, without clicking on any link”, completed Ricardo Galvão.
Another important guideline is not to depend on the help of other people, with the exception of bank employees and in person. Basically, criminals make their victims by remote means.
As for cases where the person does not have a Caixa Tem account, the scammer can still create it, if he has access to the data. Therefore, it is important that the worker is increasingly aware of his registration in the application and possible suspicious actions.
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