Urgent Warning in Algeria Following Fraud Incidents Targeting Financial Card Users
November 30, 202570 VistasTiempo de lectura: 2 minutos
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Recent fraud incidents affecting several Algerians through the official postal service have led to a widespread alert, prompting the institution to issue an urgent warning to its clients.
Many users have fallen victim to scams involving the "Golden Card" or the "Baridi Mob" application, which facilitates financial transfers and bill payments via smartphones.
The institution issued an official statement cautioning against sharing any private card information, including the secret number and verification code, emphasizing that it never requests such information through messages, phone calls, or applications. Any such requests are deemed fraudulent. Customers are urged to report any entity claiming to represent the postal service through official channels.
In a related context, some victims reported fraud attempts involving enticing online vehicle purchase offers, where scammers requested the secret card number to finalize transactions. Others realized the deceit after sending their secret code, which prevented them from withdrawing their funds completely.
Information and communication technology expert Raouf Belarbi stated that users of financial cards and applications must commit to not sharing sensitive data, even with family or on social media. He noted that the secret number alone is sufficient to secure an account unless disclosed to fraudsters.
Belarbi highlighted that the rise in digital financial operations increases the risk of fraud, warning against dealings with untrustworthy entities and stressing the responsibility of customers to protect their accounts.
Many users have fallen victim to scams involving the "Golden Card" or the "Baridi Mob" application, which facilitates financial transfers and bill payments via smartphones.
The institution issued an official statement cautioning against sharing any private card information, including the secret number and verification code, emphasizing that it never requests such information through messages, phone calls, or applications. Any such requests are deemed fraudulent. Customers are urged to report any entity claiming to represent the postal service through official channels.
In a related context, some victims reported fraud attempts involving enticing online vehicle purchase offers, where scammers requested the secret card number to finalize transactions. Others realized the deceit after sending their secret code, which prevented them from withdrawing their funds completely.
Information and communication technology expert Raouf Belarbi stated that users of financial cards and applications must commit to not sharing sensitive data, even with family or on social media. He noted that the secret number alone is sufficient to secure an account unless disclosed to fraudsters.
Belarbi highlighted that the rise in digital financial operations increases the risk of fraud, warning against dealings with untrustworthy entities and stressing the responsibility of customers to protect their accounts.
