TLDR
Betrueger uebernehmen die Mobilfunknummer per SIM Swap (Anruf beim Provider mit gefaelschtem Ausweis), loggen sich dann in N26 ein und genehmigen Ueberweisungen ueber die Push TAN App selbst. Schaden meist 5.000 15.000 Euro binnen Stunden....
How it works
Betrueger uebernehmen die Mobilfunknummer per SIM Swap (Anruf beim Provider mit gefaelschtem Ausweis), loggen sich dann in N26 ein und genehmigen Ueberweisungen ueber die Push TAN App selbst. Schaden meist 5.000 15.000 Euro binnen Stunden....
Red flags
- Urgent pressure to click, pay, or share codes immediately.
- A link or sender that does not match the official organization.
- Requests for card data, passwords, OTPs, wallet signatures, or bank transfers.
What to do
- 1Do not click, pay, install apps, or share verification codes.
- 2Verify through the official website, app, or phone number typed manually.
- 3If you already interacted, block cards or accounts and report the incident.
Source
BSI
Source reviewed by Mythos Forensic Team
https://www.bsi.bund.de/DE/Themen/Verbraucherinnen-und-Verbraucher/Cyber-Sicherheitslage/Methoden-der-Cyber-Kriminalitaet/Online-Betrug/online-betrug_node.htmlFAQ
Is N26 Account Takeover via SIM Swap und Push Bestaetigung a real scam pattern?
Yes. Treat the message, call, or payment request as suspicious until you verify it through an official channel.
What are the first warning signs?
Urgent pressure to click, pay, or share codes immediately.; A link or sender that does not match the official organization.; Requests for card data, passwords, OTPs, wallet signatures, or bank transfers.
What should I do first?
Do not click, pay, install apps, or share verification codes.; Verify through the official website, app, or phone number typed manually.; If you already interacted, block cards or accounts and report the incident.
Can LegalAudit check my case?
Yes. Start a free chat and paste the message, link, sender, or payment details for triage.