Scams in the province of Sassari.
Even in the province of Sassari, there are attempts to online scam to the detriment of citizens and businesses who frequently use online services or make purchases via the internet. Although the most common fraud attempts take place via the web, the risk of falling victim to criminals is also present in physical contexts or via telephone calls. Knowing these threats is essential to protect yourself from the deceptions of scammers.
Poste Italiane, with 121 post offices, 72 Atm Postamat and over 95 thousand Postepay Evolution cards active in the northern province of the island, has always been committed to promoting online security. On the website www.poste.it, in the dedicated section “How to protect yourself from scams“, offers the citizens of Sassari a series of useful tips to avoid falling into the traps of scammers.
A key point is the awareness that Italian post And PostePay they never ask for confidential data such as username, password or security codes through any channel (email, text message, chat on social networks, call center) and for any reason. If anyone, even introducing themselves as employee of Poste Italiane or law enforcement representative, requests such information, it is an attempt at fraud and do not have to be provided.
Furthermore, it is important to be aware who are never asked to carry out transactions due to alleged security problems on the account or card, nor through telephone indications from presumed employees of Italian post or representatives of the police forces. You should not respond to emails, texts, phone calls or chats that ask for personal codes or report security problems with blocking threats of the account.
A other advice It is essential to always check the reliability of an email before opening it, avoiding downloading attachments or clicking on suspicious links. In case of suspected phishing, emails can be reported to Italian post via the address [email protected].
Finally, it is advisable to type the address directly www.poste.it in the browser bar to access the Poste Italiane website and use the official app to receive real-time notifications on operations carried out with your Bank account and payment cards.
Following these precautionscitizens can effectively protect themselves from online scams and help maintain a safer digital environment for all.
