By Lawyer Mohammad Al-Muthaffar day that passes we learn and realize something new. When a person calls you or sends you a message stating that you can win a large amount of money if you participate in a competition mentioned in the message, or win an amount by trading on the stock exchange or participating in an investment portfolio, then surely you are exposed to electronic fraud.Hackers want to seize your money on the Internet, and because many people do not have sufficient experience to act in such situations, and are driven by greed for easy and quick gains, they respond to these messages and calls. They give these sites and platforms their bank account numbers very easily through the one-time password (OTP), a code that is generated randomly so that the user can confirm their mobile number.The code is sent once when you change your mobile number or during the verification process upon completion of the purchase process. Through this code, the caller withdraws your money from your bank, and you will not know who this person is or where they are located because the matter is done quickly, and in a few minutes, a large amount is transferred from the victim's account to this person's account.We have encountered many such cases. The issue was difficult at first, but after research and investigation and the use of the best technicians, we reached the places where these online gangs are located, but sometimes the location of these gangs is not found. Therefore, we warn everyone against dealing with these gangs that carry out electronic fraud through websites and electronic platforms, or through direct contact via the phone or by sending text messages.local@kuwaittimes.com
Opinion - Others
Muhammed Al-Muthaffar
Electronic scam using OTP code
March 19, 2023 08:55 PM