Paribu received a MASAK message? Recently, a group of scammers using the name “Avita” have been trying to scam citizens by sending fake MASAK messages on behalf of Paribu. These messages say that Paribu accounts have been blocked by MASAK and that they need to click on a link to verify their credentials.

It is very important that you do not ignore these messages and do not click on the link. If you do, you are allowing fraudsters to obtain your credentials and banking details.

So how can you protect yourself from this fraud attempt?

• You will never receive a MASAK-related message from Paribu via SMS. If you receive any suspicious message, please confirm its authenticity by visiting Paribu’s official website(https://www.paribu.com/) or by contacting customer service at 115.
• MASAK never sends SMS. Any communication with MASAK takes place through the official website(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Financial_Crimes_Investigation_Board_%28Turkey%29) or by mail.
• Never provide your credentials or banking details via an SMS or email. Always visit the official website of an organization, even if it appears to be an official organization, to confirm contact information, and then contact them.
• Install antivirus and firewall software on your computer or phone. This software can help you block fraud attempts and malware.
• If you see anything suspicious, report it to law enforcement immediately.

Paribu also warns citizens against these fraud attempts and shares the necessary information on its official website and social media accounts.

MASAK also warns about fraud attempts on its official website and social media accounts.

It is our responsibility to be careful and take the necessary precautions against such fraud attempts.

We hope this article will help you to become informed about scam attempts and help you to protect yourself and your money.

In addition, for more detailed information on fraud, you can also refer to these resources:

• Turkish National Police Fraud Office: https://www.egm.gov.tr/
• MASAK https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Financial_Crimes_Investigation_Board_%28Turkey%29
• Department of Cyber Crimes: https://www.egm.gov.tr/siber
• Consumer Rights Association: https://www.tuketicihaklari.org.tr/

Remember, scammers are always trying to develop new methods. Therefore, it is very important to stay informed and up to date.

Fake MASAK messages:

• From: Avita (False name)
• Content: Your Paribu account has been blocked by MASAK and you need to click on a link to verify your credentials.
• Objective: Fraudsters get hold of your credentials and banking information.

How to Protect Yourself?

• Paribu and MASAK never request identity verification or account-related information via SMS.
• Do not click on links in suspicious messages.
• Visit the official Paribu website(https://www.paribu.com/) or confirm accuracy by contacting customer service at 115.
• The official channels of communication with MASAK are https://en.hmb.gov.tr/fcib-presentation or by mail.
• Never give out your identity and banking details via SMS or email.
• Use antivirus and firewall software.
• If you see anything suspicious, report it to law enforcement.

Additional Information:

• This fraud attempt is not limited to Paribu. They can also impersonate other institutions and send similar messages.
• Scammers are constantly trying to develop new methods. For this reason, it is important to have up-to-date information and be conscious.
• When in doubt, do not forget to confirm using the official website or contact details of the relevant organization.

We would like to remind all our citizens to be careful against such fraud attempts and to take the necessary precautions.