Galician Police Warn of New Phone Scam Targeting Bank Accounts

Galicia, Spain, is facing a new wave of phone scams targeting bank accounts. The National Police issued a warning about a sophisticated scheme where fraudsters pose as technicians needing to replace routers. According to a police spokesperson featured in a recent video, "During the conversation, they inform you that a router change is necessary due to technical problems or service improvements." This tactic aims to build trust before requesting personal information and an SMS code. Sharing this code grants the scammers total access to the victim's online bank accounts. The police advise residents to be vigilant and to verify any such requests by calling their phone company's official customer service number. This proactive approach from the Galician authorities is a crucial step in protecting citizens from financial fraud.