The RCIPS continues to receive reports of scammers contacting local banking customers claiming to be from a variety of organisations, including banks and credit card and money transfer companies.
Most recently, a member of the public fell victim to such a scam after clicking a link which was purportedly sent by their bank, and entering account information. Although they realised the suspicious nature of the link and contacted their bank shortly afterwards, funds had already been taken from the account. It is likely those funds will not be recovered.
The RCIPS Financial Crime Investigation Unit is taking this opportunity to remind the public that such scams remain prevalent, and to be extremely wary about contact, whether via text, email, or voice, from entities claiming to be your bank or other similar organisation, especially when they are requesting account details. It is always best to initiate contact with the organisation yourself, in order to verify any requests.
All local banking customers should remain on their guard so as not to fall victim.
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