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Online banking fraud: legal classification and options for action

CDR Legal supports you in all legal matters relating to online banking fraud and offers you a free initial consultation to assess your individual case appropriately. Anyone who falls victim to such a scam faces not only financial losses, but also complex legal issues. In the face of increasingly sophisticated methods – from phishing and manipulated websites to fake job offers – it is crucial to know your rights and react quickly.

Liability and duty of care

Many of those affected wrongly assume that their bank is automatically liable for every claim. In fact, the bank may be liable if internal security procedures were not followed and gross negligence is involved. Users, on the other hand, must protect their sensitive access data, for example by not making it accessible to anyone and not sharing passwords carelessly. As soon as the customer is assigned contributory negligence, the distribution of liability may be disadvantageous for him. You can find detailed information on this in the question about liability for online banking fraud.

Especially when fraudsters use phishing or social engineering to obtain sensitive login data, it is always necessary to check whether the bank or the customer is responsible. However, technical security gaps on the part of the bank and a lack of diligence on the part of the customer can also influence the loss event. The specific individual case often determines whether and to what extent a bank is obliged to compensate for damages.

Typical fraud methods

Cyber criminals are constantly developing new strategies to gain access to personal data or manipulate financial transactions. The most common meshes include:

• Booking platforms and fake stores: Fraudsters set up fake booking and sales sites to steal data or divert payments. You can find more information on this under Online banking fraud in connection with booking platforms.
• SIM swapping: Offenders take over your mobile phone number through identity theft. This gives them access to TANs and other security information. Find out more about this scam here.
• Job scamming: False job advertisements are used to persuade applicants to disclose financial or personal information. More on the subject of job scamming.

Payment services such as Apple Pay are also attractive to fraudsters as they often only require a few physical access points. You can find out how criminals circumvent authorization processes and how you can protect yourself in the Apple Pay fraud tips. Users who ignore app updates or security features are particularly at risk.

Practical recommendations for action

A healthy level of mistrust is an effective preventive measure. You should note the following:

• Change your password regularly: Update your passwords at least every three months and use complex combinations with letters, numbers and special characters.
• Updated protection software: Keep your operating system and protection programs up to date so that known security gaps remain closed.
• Two-factor authentication (2FA): If possible, activate all available security measures – for example via an additional app or hardware token.
• Carefully check messages: Check sender addresses of e-mails and pay close attention to the URL of a website before entering data.

If you fall victim to online banking fraud despite all precautions, it is essential to act quickly. Block your accounts immediately, change your access data and inform your bank. You should then file a complaint about fraud as soon as possible. Complete documentation of the course of events, for example through screenshots, e-mail copies or call logs, increases the chances of identifying the perpetrators and holding them legally accountable.

It is also advisable to check at an early stage whether your legal expenses insurance covers the damage incurred. Those affected often have to provide extensive evidence in order to claim insurance cover. To find out about different insurance options and benefits, read more about legal protection for internet fraud. This makes it clear what steps affected persons should take to assert justified claims.

Practical examples and steps to take after a fraud

It is often only after unusual debits or an account overdraft that it becomes clear that fraudsters have been successful. For example, criminals could have obtained your data via a booking platform or a supposed competition. As soon as you become suspicious, proceed as follows:

• Save evidence: Create screenshots of your bank transactions or emails and save chat histories.
• Have accounts blocked: Inform your bank or credit card provider immediately so that no further unauthorized debits can take place.
• File a criminal complaint: Forward all secured evidence to the police.
• Legal advice: Get professional support, for example from CDR Legal, to determine your claims and take possible legal action.

Legal advice is often underestimated, but can make a decisive contribution to meeting deadlines, correctly securing evidence and identifying the right addressee for possible claims for damages. At CDR Legal, we offer a free initial consultation in which you will receive all relevant information and an initial assessment of your chances of success.

How CDR Legal can help you

Contact CDR Legal now and let us represent you competently – the free initial consultation is your first step. Our USPs: We are committed to your case with empathy, competence and transparency, only take on cases with a realistic chance of success and guarantee you full cost transparency before every service. Within two working days you will receive a free initial assessment of your situation, we will make a free inquiry with your legal expenses insurance company and you will make an informed decision on how you wish to proceed.

Deletion authorization: Legal classification and options for action

The deletion authorization is a central element in the deletion of a land charge or mortgage from the land register. As soon as a loan is repaid or rescheduled, many owners require a formal declaration from the creditor so that the financial burden is no longer entered in the land register. This often raises legal questions, e.g. when exactly a deletion permit must be issued and what requirements must be met. CDR Legal accompanies you competently through this process and offers you a free initial consultation for an individual initial assessment.

Meaning and requirements of the deletion permit

A land charge generally serves as security for the bank or creditor and can only be deleted once all associated claims have been settled in full. The deletion authorization is the written declaration that the creditor will no longer assert any claims. In return, all remaining claims, including any costs or interest, must be settled.

Legal background and liability aspects

As soon as a bank or credit institution has to issue a deletion permit, disputes may arise over any outstanding claims. Owners should therefore check carefully in advance whether all of the bank’s claims have been settled. Both parties have a duty of care here: the creditor may not simply refuse the deletion authorization if there is no remaining debt, while the owner must ensure that he has settled all liabilities. In the event of misunderstandings or incorrect information, there is a risk of claims for damages – particularly in the event of gross negligence.

A further point concerns possible fees for the granting of the deletion permit. This practice is quite controversial in case law. In a ruling dated May 8, 2012 (case reference: XI ZR 61/11), the Federal Court of Justice (BGH) clarified that banks are not permitted to charge additional fees for issuing a deletion permit in many cases. Nevertheless, disputes arise time and again. It is worth consulting a lawyer if you have questions about these remuneration issues.

Practical steps for successful deletion

To ensure a smooth process, it is advisable to observe a few points:

• Clarify claims: Check all payment amounts carefully and, if necessary, ask the bank to confirm in writing that there are no more claims.
• Notarization: The deletion authorization is usually notarized or certified before deletion at the land registry. The notary confirms the identity of the parties involved and the authenticity of their signatures.
• Application to the land registry: If a proper deletion permit has been issued, the owner can use it to apply for the land charge to be deleted. The land registry checks the documents and makes the deletion note if they are complete.
• Checking the land register: After deletion, it is advisable to check the land register to ensure that no encumbrances have been entered.
• Legal support: If you are unsure or encounter resistance, you can seek legal advice. A specialized lawyer examines the facts of the case and communicates with the creditor if necessary.

Special deletion authorizations and land charge releases

For many owners, the question arises as to whether the bank is allowed to charge fees or whether certain internal processes are delaying the issue of a deletion permit. An article on land charge releases by banks on the CDR Legal website, for example, explains how banks proceed in such cases. It also explains why some institutions delay approval or make it dependent on additional costs.

When applying for a deletion permit from a specific bank, such as DSL Bank, there may be various documentation requirements and procedures. CDR Legal provides information on this in a specialist article on the DSL Bank deletion authorization. In many cases, a concrete step-by-step guide is helpful for negotiating with the bank and fulfilling all formal criteria so that the deletion approval is granted promptly.

Practical examples

In everyday life, there are many different situations in which a deletion permit is required:

• Repaid property: Once the loan has been repaid in full, the bank will issue a deletion permit upon request so that the land charge is deleted from the land register.
• Paid off property.
• Debt rescheduling to another bank: If the owner changes banks, the previous creditor must usually agree to a deletion so that the new creditor can register their own land charge.
• Selling a property: If you want to sell unencumbered, make sure in advance that old land charges are deleted or at least clarified. This creates legal certainty for the buyer.

The processing times for deletion authorizations vary depending on the institution. Some banks react quickly, others need more time. For sellers planning a real estate transaction at short notice, professional legal advice is therefore essential in order to avoid delays in the land register entry.

Consequences of a missing deletion permit

If a creditor refuses or unnecessarily delays the granting of a deletion permit without good reason, the owner may suffer considerable disadvantages. As long as the land charge remains in the land register, it can deter prospective buyers or make new financing more difficult. If the bank demands additional fees or asserts previously unknown claims, owners should seek professional advice at an early stage in order to enforce their claims or check the amount of the alleged residual debt.

Such conflicts can often be resolved quickly if the dialog with the bank or credit institution is conducted objectively and legally underpinned. A qualified law firm can also check whether there is an obligation to pay or whether the creditor is legally obliged to issue the deletion authorization without delay. This enables the owners to defend their rights effectively and bring the proceedings to a speedy conclusion.

How CDR Legal can help you

CDR Legal offers you empathy, competence and transparency and only takes on cases where there is a realistic chance of success. Take advantage of our free initial consultation to discuss your individual situation regarding the deletion permit. We guarantee you full cost transparency, many years of experience and legal precision. You will receive a free initial assessment of your situation from us within two working days, in which we will explain all possible steps and the associated costs. We then submit an application to your legal expenses insurance company free of charge. With CDR Legal, you make your decision in full knowledge of the facts and are represented personally and competently.

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