Overview

• A new wave of highly realistic phishing emails is targeting customers of ING, Sparkasse, Klarna, Postbank, and other financial services in Germany.
• Emails claim account restrictions or require app updates, using professional branding and HTTPS certificates to appear legitimate.
• Victims risk unauthorized transactions, emptied accounts, and identity theft if sensitive data is shared with attackers.
• The Verbraucherzentrale and BSI urge customers to ignore suspicious emails, avoid clicking links, and verify account activity only through official channels.
• Banks warn customers to act immediately by blocking accounts and contacting support if credentials have been compromised.