PR – The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) alerts the public to an increase in fraudulent text messages (smishing) targeting bank customers.
WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR:
Text messages from local Grenadian numbers claiming that your ‘Account has been Suspended’, or ‘Unusual Activity Detected’
Messages include a link to ‘FIX’ your account
These messages may appear legitimate—but they are NOT
HOW THE SCAM WORKS:
- You click the link and are taken to a fake bank website (identical copy) 2. You enter your banking credentials, (name, password) codes, and email details 3. Criminals gain full control of your bank account and email
- Whatever money that you have in your account is quickly transferred to another account. If you don’t have money your account is compromised.
PROTECT YOURSELF:
- Do NOT click links in text messages nor emails from your bank
- Do NOT share personal or banking information via SMS links
- Do NOT share one-time passwords (2 factor Authentication codes) 4. Always type your bank’s website manually
- Call your bank directly to verify any message
IF YOU ARE TARGETED:
- Contact your bank immediately
- Change your passwords (bank and email)
- Report it to the FIU
REMEMBER: Your bank will NEVER ask you to restore your account via a text link. Don’t click. Don’t share. Don’t send.
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