Cologne -based deceive: 1000 euros lost by hacked online banking

<p> <strong> Cologne -based deceive: 1000 euros lost by hacked online banking </strong> </p>

Public investigation of credit card abuse after identity theft in Troisdorf and Bornheim

In the cities of Troisdorf and Bornheim, a 56-year-old woman from Cologne became the victim of identity theft. When checking her bank statements, she discovered several unauthorized debit in the amount of over 1000 euros. The amounts were debited in supermarkets for the purchase of "Pay-Safe" cards, although the Cologne native indicates not to have a credit card herself.

The woman's bank was able to determine that her online banking system was apparently compromised. This access may have been requested by a credit card in your name, however, how the exact circumstances of the exhibition of the card are ultimately remains unclear.

surveillance cameras provide information

A surveillance camera in the affected supermarkets recorded an unidentified person who made purchases with the stolen credit card. On the basis of a judicial decision, the publication of these images was made possible for the search. The North Rhine-Westphalia police made the photographs of the suspect accessible in their search portal.

The investigative authorities ask the public for help: Anyone who has information about the person depicted or their whereabouts is asked to contact the phone number 02241 541-3221.

Prevention instructions for the protection of digital identity

In order to prepare themselves against such offenses, the Federal Criminal Police Office recommends some basic rules in dealing with digital data. This includes regular updating operating systems, browsers and security software. Users should only use user accounts with limited rights for internet access and should only download programs and apps from trustworthy sources. A careful handling of personal data on social networks and the use of effective passwords are also important. The two-factor authentication should be used in particular in the case of bank transactions in order to further increase security.