Erste reports nearly 21,000 fraud attempts against its customers in six months
According to Agrárágazat, nearly 21.000 fraud attempts targeted Erste customers in the first six months of 2026. Fraudsters are also using artificial intelligence in phishing messages.
Who is affected and how
- retail customer
- Never follow links or requests in phishing messages; verify them in the bank's own app or online banking.
- banking professional
- Fraud-prevention communication should also target farmers and small business owners.
Sources
- Many farmers lose many millions to online fraud – Agrárágazatagraragazat.hu · Oct 26, 2026 · magyar
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