Scammers are taking advantage of the transition from iDEAL to Wero, which increases the risk of fraud. Beware of this dangerous spam message about iDEAL!
iDEAL becomes Wero
Be careful if you regularly make online payments! A lot will change in the coming period, because iDEAL is slowly disappearing into the background. The Dutch payment system is being replaced by Wero, which is based on iDEAL. The first changes are now visible, because the Wero logo appears next to that of iDEAL when making online transactions. Unfortunately, scammers are trying to take advantage of the transition to Wero, causing spam messages to be sent more frequently.
Be careful in the near future if you receive messages about iDEAL or Wero, because there is a good chance that they are spam messages. A warning is now being issued about a dangerous spam message that spreads misinformation about iDEAL and Wero. This message states that iDEAL has been updated to Wero and that you must confirm your identity to prevent abuse. Have you received this message? Then do not click on the link and delete the text message immediately. This is what the spam message looks like:
Beware of scams
It is important to know that you if user does not have to do anything at all for the transition from iDEAL to Wero. This transition is automatic, so there is no need to re-identify yourself or enter any other important information. Spam messages about iDEAL and Wero often claim this, in order to steal sensitive data from you. Therefore, never click on unknown links in strange messages, such as the text message above.
Did you click on the link anyway? Do not enter any information such as your username, password or bank number. Leave the web page immediately and delete the spam message about iDEAL and Wero. It is advisable to contact your bank if you have entered important bank details. Did you also leave passwords? Then change this immediately so that your accounts are secured again. If necessary, run a virus scan on your smartphone to detect any malware.
More about iDEAL and Wero
iDEAL will not disappear completely until 2027, so it is important to remain alert to possible spam messages about the payment service in the coming months. Remember that iDEAL, Wero and your bank will never ask for personal details, passwords and payment details via a text message or email. Does that happen? Then you are dealing with a spam message, which may cause malware to end up on your smartphone. So delete that message immediately to avoid dangers.
Always check the number or email address for messages from unknown senders, as this will often tell you that it is a spam message about iDEAL and Wero. In any case, the rule of thumb is: users do not have to do anything to switch from iDEAL to Wero. So don’t do that, because that is the best way to prevent your data from ending up in the hands of scammers. Do you want to stay informed about iDEAL and Wero? Then sign up for our daily or weekly newsletter!
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