Vishing and Spoofing, new types of scams that Banco de la Nación warns about: what are they and how to identify them?

Attention! In today’s digital age, it is essential to be alert to fraudulent practices such as spoofing or phishingHave you ever received a message or email with job offers that turned out to be fraudulent? If so, it is crucial to stay on your guard, as Banco de la Nación has identified new types of scams that seek to obtain your confidential information in order to commit crimes.

In an increasingly connected world, the cyber security becomes a priority. Being informed and aware of possible online threats is essential to protect your personal and financial data. If you suspect any suspicious activity, it is important to immediately report it to the appropriate authorities and stay alert to possible fraud attempts.

What is Vishing and how to identify it?

According to information provided by the Bank of the Nationn, the vishing It is a type of scam that involves various social engineering techniques, including “spoofing,” which involves impersonating a phone number so that it appears with the name of the bank or a person pretending to be an employee of the financial institution. Therefore, it is important to keep in mind that the name and number displayed on the cell phone may be false.

• Be wary of numbers that claim to be from Banco de la Nación. If this is the case, it is recommended to contact the line: 519-2000, extension 93120.
• Avoid sharing confidential information via email, text messages or other channels.

Spoofing: What is it and how to identify it?

He spoofingPhishing, also known as identity theft, is a set of techniques used by cybercriminals to impersonate a trusted person or entity. The main objective of this practice is to trick victims into obtaining confidential information or performing malicious actions. Attackers use sophisticated methods to simulate the identity of a legitimate person or institution, which can lead to serious consequences in terms of security and privacy. It is essential to be alert and take preventive measures to protect against this type of threat in the digital environment.

• Banco de la Nación does not ask its clients for confidential information (balances, username and password, secret codes, codes sent to the client’s cell phone, card numbers, expiration date or the three digits for online purchases, etc.)

Official agencies and channels of the Banco de la Nación

It is essential to verify the channels through which you plan to provide or receive information, especially when it involves sensitive data such as cards and passwords. For this reason, if you need to make any enquiries, it is advisable to go directly to the offices of the National bankwhose official location you can find here. Alternatively, you can contact us through the official contact numbers issued by the bank.

• (0800 10700) for landlines throughout Peru.
• 442 4470 and 440 5305, This line is open at any time of the day.