According to El Cronista, despite all the benefits and comforts that technology provides us, there are also individuals who take advantage of these advantages to cause harm. In the virtual realm, one of the most vulnerable sectors to scams is retirees, although currently people of all ages can fall victim to these types of deceptions. Cybercriminals, hiding their identity, send seemingly harmless connection requests that, when accepted by users, allow them to access their mobile devices, whether to make calls, send messages, obtain contact information, and even listen to conversations.
To avoid falling into the trap of these scammers, it is important to take security measures, such as keeping the Bluetooth function of the phone turned off, using secure PIN codes, and passwords with varied character combinations. By following these simple recommendations, unauthorized access to mobile devices can be made more difficult, thus protecting individuals' personal information and preventing the installation of viruses.
Recently in Argentina, a new criminal modality related to technology has emerged, which exploits the Bluetooth function of phones to perpetrate scams. By accepting a Bluetooth connection request and being within a maximum distance of 15 meters, scammers can carry out their deception. It is important for users to be alert and take measures to protect themselves from such situations, keeping their device secure and avoiding accepting any suspicious connection requests.
