Urgent Alert in Algeria Over Fraud Targeting Postal Card and Financial App Users
November 30, 202571 VuesTemps de lecture: 2 minutes
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Recent fraud incidents targeting Algerians via the National Postal Office have led to a significant alert from the agency, prompting it to issue urgent warnings to its clients.
Numerous users have fallen victim to scams involving the "Golden Card" and the "Baridi Mob" application, which facilitates money transfers and bill payments through smartphones.
In an official statement, the agency cautioned customers against sharing any personal information related to their cards, including PINs and verification codes. It emphasized that it never requests such information through messages, phone calls, or apps, and any such request should be considered a fraudulent attempt. Clients are encouraged to report any entity claiming to represent the agency through official channels.
In this context, some victims have reported fraud attempts involving enticing online vehicle purchase offers, where scammers asked for the card's PIN to complete payments. Others managed to avoid losing their funds after sharing their PINs, which prevented full withdrawals.
IT specialist Raouf Belarbi stated that users of cards and financial applications must refrain from sharing sensitive data, even with acquaintances or on social media. He noted that the PIN alone is sufficient to protect accounts as long as it is not disclosed to fraudsters.
Belarbi highlighted that the rise in digital financial operations increases the risk of fraud, warning against any interaction with untrustworthy entities and stressing the responsibility of clients in safeguarding their accounts.
Numerous users have fallen victim to scams involving the "Golden Card" and the "Baridi Mob" application, which facilitates money transfers and bill payments through smartphones.
In an official statement, the agency cautioned customers against sharing any personal information related to their cards, including PINs and verification codes. It emphasized that it never requests such information through messages, phone calls, or apps, and any such request should be considered a fraudulent attempt. Clients are encouraged to report any entity claiming to represent the agency through official channels.
In this context, some victims have reported fraud attempts involving enticing online vehicle purchase offers, where scammers asked for the card's PIN to complete payments. Others managed to avoid losing their funds after sharing their PINs, which prevented full withdrawals.
IT specialist Raouf Belarbi stated that users of cards and financial applications must refrain from sharing sensitive data, even with acquaintances or on social media. He noted that the PIN alone is sufficient to protect accounts as long as it is not disclosed to fraudsters.
Belarbi highlighted that the rise in digital financial operations increases the risk of fraud, warning against any interaction with untrustworthy entities and stressing the responsibility of clients in safeguarding their accounts.
