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Types of frauds and how to avoid them:
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Phishing links
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Fraudsters create phishing websites
imitating a
bank's website or search engine and
circulate the
links. Do not click on
unknown/unverified links that
you receive via SMS/social
media/email/instant
messenger, etc.
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Vishing calls
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Imposters call people pretending to be
someone
else and trick customers into sharing
confidential
details. Never share your
username/password/card
details/CVV/OTP with anyone over a
telephone call/
social media.
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Frauds using online sales platforms
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Fraudsters pretend to be buyers on
online sales
platforms and show an interest in
sellers' product/s.
Steer clear from entering your
PIN/password to
receive money from a buyer.
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Frauds due to the use of
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unknown/unverified mobile apps
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Never download an application from any
unverified/unknown sources or on being
asked by
an unknown person. Always check on the
publishers/owners of the app, user
ratings, as well
as the permission/s and access to your
data.
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Frauds using screen sharing app/
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remote access
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Fraudsters trick the customer to
download
a screen-sharing app and take control
of the
customer's mobile/laptop to gain access
to financial
information.
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ATM card skimming
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Fraudsters may install devices in and
around ATMs
to steal data from a customer's card,
or their PIN. Cover the keypad and take
extra
precautions while using an ATM.
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SIM swap/SIM cloning
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Never share the identity credentials of
your
SIM card as the fraudsters may obtain
a duplicate SIM.
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