{"id":165984,"date":"2025-06-07T21:34:09","date_gmt":"2025-06-07T21:34:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/165984\/"},"modified":"2025-06-07T21:34:09","modified_gmt":"2025-06-07T21:34:09","slug":"fake-bank-texts-target-thousands-in-spain-euro-weekly-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/165984\/","title":{"rendered":"Fake bank texts target thousands in Spain \u00ab Euro Weekly News"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n A growing number of bank customers in Spain have reported realistic scam text messages claiming to be from their bank. Always double-check messages before clicking on any links.
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It\u2019s not just Spam : How fake bank texts are fooling everyone in Spain<\/strong><\/p>\n

Most of us barely glance at bank alerts popping up on our phones. But what if one day you get a text from your bank\u2014right in the same thread as all the real ones and it says you\u2019ll lose access to your account unless you click a link? You might panic, especially if the message looks identical to the others you\u2019ve received from BBVA or any other bank. That\u2019s exactly what\u2019s happening now, and, no exaggeration, it\u2019s catching out thousands across Spain.<\/p>\n

Gone are the days of obvious scams littered with spelling mistakes and strange senders. Cybercriminals<\/a> have stepped up their game. These days, their texts can sneak right into your official message chain, so at first glance, it\u2019s almost impossible to tell them apart from the real deal. The message is urgent: \u201cFrom 14\/06, you won\u2019t be able to use your account until you update to our new security system: https:\/\/news.google.com\/rss\/articles\/CBMilgFBVV95cUxOb0lrVjFSUVRkdnBWOUpqRlpFUjdrQWFUdXJGM1hEQzFIcFlfQW9RS01CektNTmhDcTZKN2RhQ2lZNlRuNzBxd2lkOE8teXp5NU1uWUVJcjhtZFYwTzlKVmxLdGQ2TTBqaHpaeUFrSF9SNnNKN1lzanh0OU9LUU1KMmpEMnR6cDM1QU1IaWE4VG9Xdk1Lbnc?oc=5.\u201d You\u2019d be forgiven for thinking it\u2019s genuine, many already have.<\/p>\n

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Can you really tell the difference? Spotting the signs of a banking scam<\/p>\n

So, how do you know if you\u2019ve been targeted? Even the savviest among us can get caught out, but there are a few red flags to watch for. The scammers sometimes slip up\u2014a missing accent mark here, an odd phrase there. (\u201cPodra\u201d instead of \u201cpodr\u00e1,\u201d for example.) If anything about the wording feels off or just doesn\u2019t sound like your bank, take it as a warning sign.<\/p>\n

But honestly, even if the message looks perfect, you\u2019re not out of the woods. The sneakiest part is that these texts show up in the same thread as your actual bank alerts, so you can\u2019t trust the sender at a glance anymore. That\u2019s why BBVA\u2014and plenty of other banks\u2014are urging everyone to mark suspicious messages as spam and delete them immediately. And never, ever click the link. Just tapping it could infect your phone or computer with malware, letting thieves help themselves to your bank info before you know what\u2019s happened.<\/p>\n

What should you do if you get one? Stay safe with these quick tips<\/p>\n

If you see a weird message from your bank, don\u2019t panic. Here\u2019s what you should do instead:<\/p>\n