Giropay24: Receive an email with a reminder - that's the reason

Giropay24 GmbH is currently sending emails with reminders. If you have also received such a warning, you should act quickly. We show you what to do and what happens if you do nothing.

Giropay24: Is the e-mail reminder genuine?

• The alleged Giropay24 GmbH are fraudsters. The scammers use phishing emails to attack you and your computer on several fronts.
• Most people talk about a reminder that you received because of a pending payment. The requested amount should be transferred within the next few days, otherwise threatened with further costs.
• There is usually a ZIP file attached to the email. It contains viruses, Trojans and other malware that attack your computer and spy on sensitive data.
• Warning: Never download the attachment.

Get a reminder from Giropay24: What to do?

• There is no company with the name Giropay24, it is clearly a fraud. Never transfer the amount requested and do not be curious and have a look at the attachment.
• It is often said in the mail that there is more information in the attachment. That is partly true, but viruses are always involved.

Mobile phone & PC: Giropay24 attachment opened - what now?

• If you have already opened the attachment to the mail, you should act quickly. The following practical tip for virus removal contains detailed instructions on how to remove pests.
• As long as you can still use your computer or smartphone, the damage is manageable. Nevertheless, you should immediately start removing the viruses.
• Even if you have opened the file on the iPhone or Android smartphone, you must remove the file immediately. First run a virus scan. Then remove the downloaded file with a file explorer.

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In the next practical tip, we will show you how and how you can recognize phishing emails and thus prevent further incidents.