If you see this text while making a contactless payment, stop immediately!

Card users attempting contactless payments have recently encountered a frequent "Call your bank" warning. Financial experts say this warning can be caused by a number of different factors. The most common include physical damage to the card's magnetic field or chip, temporary connection problems with the POS device, and congestion in bank systems.

POSSIBILITY OF SUSPICIOUS EXPENDITURE

However, the issue may not always be technical. Experts suggest that if a suspicious purchase is detected or the card is used in an unusual location, the bank can block contactless payments for transaction security and display a warning to the user. This aims to prevent potential fraud.

Security experts emphasize that citizens should be extra vigilant against fake bank calls and phishing messages in such situations. Scammers can use warnings like "Call your bank" to direct users to fake call centers and attempt to steal their personal information.

WHAT TO DO?

Experts advise citizens who encounter such a warning to verify their situation directly through the bank's official communication channels without panicking. They also emphasize that calls from unknown numbers should not be trusted.