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Watchdog Warns of Phone-Number Phishing Targeting Deutsche Bank and Barclays Customers

The consumer watchdog flags urgent phone‑number “confirmations” as classic phishing with 48‑hour pressure tactics.

Overview

  • Germany’s Verbraucherzentrale reports two active email scams on its Phishing‑Radar affecting customers of Deutsche Bank and Barclays.
  • Deutsche Bank customers are told to confirm their phone number within 48 hours or face alleged account restrictions.
  • Barclays customers receive a message claiming the mTAN feature was deactivated, with a subject line urging phone‑number confirmation.
  • The emails show hallmark signs of phishing such as generic greetings, dubious sender addresses, and links leading to counterfeit login pages.
  • Consumers are advised to delete the messages, avoid embedded links, and verify any notices only through official banking apps or websites.