The Cybercrime Unit, part of the Criminal Investigation Department at the Public Security Directorate (PSD), has warned against the dangers of sharing verification codes received via text messages for any reason during online transactions.

Major Mahmoud Al-Maghaira, head of the Cybercrime Unit, emphasized that the electronic wallet code belongs solely to the wallet owner and should not be shared with anyone or any unofficial entity, regardless of the assurances they may provide, under any circumstances.

He warned that online fraudsters might use deceit to trap victims by asking questions about their work and whether they have an electronic wallet to transfer prize money into. The fraudster then requests the account confirmation code and asks the victim to send it back, leading to the victim falling prey to the scam.

Speaking on the PSD Radio, he noted that the Cybercrime Unit has partnered with the Central Bank of Jordan to warn citizens against sharing personal or financial information. The partnership also involves tracking fraud cases through the internet, identifying internet users, and following the money trail to its beneficiaries.

He explained that online fraud involves seizing movable or immovable assets through the internet, electronic wallets, or bank accounts, known as fraud through information technology.

He highlighted that the Cybercrime Unit monitors fraudulent online schemes and warns the public by raising awareness about the dangers of such crimes and how to avoid falling victim to them.

Al-Maghaira stressed that some people fall victim to online fraud due to greed and the temptations offered by fraudsters through fake pages of institutions or individuals, convincing the victims they will receive money, jobs with minimal effort and cost, or goods at prices significantly lower than market value.

He warned against sharing personal information, national IDs, and bank account details with fraudulent entities that create fake websites and pages. He urged the public to verify the legitimacy of the pages and websites they interact with by checking contact information, the location of the institution, and ensuring that the page is managed by a known and identifiable person.