BSI phone number misused for spoofing
The Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) receives reports that an increasing number of calls are being made using the BSI's phone number (spoofing) and a two-digit extension number. For example, the numbers +49 228 9582 44 or 0228 9582 44 are used. This is not a call from the BSI. The callers pretend to be employees of the BSI. The BSI urgently warns against giving the caller personal data or complying with requests! It is of course to be assumed that the calls have a legal abusive background! Consumers who receive such calls should...