Fraudsters have created a real-time FaceTime banking scam aimed at cracking passwords and deleting accounts while victims watch helplessly.
The scheme involves communicating with your target audience through a video clip where fortune tellers pose as bank representatives, reports McAfee.
Hackers start contacting victims via text or phone, pretending to be from a bank or credit card company and saying they’re doing something suspicious, then switch to FaceTime to watch victims share screenshots and log into accounts in real time.
The scheme allows fraudsters to view account numbers, passwords and one-time security codes when logging in.
McAfee’s security experts warn that this method allows fraudsters to take immediate action before victims realize the fraud, and the look and feel of FaceTime makes the attack more convincing.
Users are advised not to share screenshots during unexpected calls and to verify any communication with the bank through apps or websites.
McAfee says:
“Your bank will never ask you to share your screen or reveal one-time verification numbers. If you receive an unexpected phone call, call and speak to your bank using the number on the back of your card or through its authorized app.”
This change shows the need to be more careful with requests based on video, because banks do not ask customers to reveal codes or share videos.
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