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The Scam Exposed

The Scam Exposed: There is a new scam going around that you should be aware of. The website italhandel.com has been reported 16 times as a phishing site impersonating another website. This type of scam is very dangerous and can cause you to lose your personal info and money.

How the Scam Works

The scam works by tricking you into thinking that italhandel.com is a real website. The people behind the scam will try to get you to enter your personal info and login details. Once they have this info they can use it to steal your money and identity.

The warning signs of this scam are that the website may look similar to a real website but the url will be different. You should always check the url of a website before entering any personal info.

Stay Safe

  • Always check the url of a website before entering any personal info
  • Never enter your personal info on a website that you are not sure is real
  • Be careful when clicking on links in emails or on websites

By following these simple steps you can stay safe from the italhandel.com phishing scam. Always be careful when online and never give out your personal info to a website that you are not sure is real.

Think you were contacted by this? Do not send money or share codes. Report it to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov, or call the National Elder Fraud Hotline at 833-372-8311.

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If you already sent money or shared information, act fast. Follow these steps in order.

1

Call Your Bank or Card Company Immediately

Use the number on the back of your card, not any number the caller gave you. Ask them to freeze the transaction or account.

2

Call the National Elder Fraud Hotline

Free help, 7 days a week.

Call 1-833-372-8311
3

Report It to the Government

File a free report at the Federal Trade Commission so they can investigate.

Go to reportfraud.ftc.gov