GNR alert to scam: “Watch out for remote access to devices”

Rdid you get a call or a message asking you to install an application to solve a computer or banking problem? “Beware, it may be fraud!”, warned the Republican National Guard (GNR), on Tuesday, November 10, on social networks.

According to the military, “the scammers use legitimate remote access applications, such as AnyDesk or TeamViewer, to control the victims’ devices and access personal and banking information.”.

That way, it's best to suspect what they're asking. To protect yourself, GNR recommends:

• Do not install remote access applications on request of unknowns;
• Confirm the identity of the contact person using the official channels of the entity;
• Never share access codes, passwords or bank data during a remote session;
• Distrust promises of repayments, premiums or urgent requests to transfer money;
• If you suspect fraud, end the session, contact the bank immediately and report to the authorities.

The authorities also ask that “keep an eye” on this type of fraud and share the alert.