Phishing involves the use of fraudulent email or browser pop-up messages that appear to be from a legitimate source, often using a company name, logo and/or graphic. A typical scam consists of:
Receipt of an email message stating you need to update or validate your account information.
The message suggests a dire consequence, such as your online access expiring or being suspended, if you do not respond.
Via a link in the message, it directs you to a Web site that looks legitimate, but is not.
The intent is to trick you into divulging personal information, such as your account number, User ID or Password so they can commit crimes of a monetary nature or identity theft. It may also be an attempt to deliver and install malicious code (malware) that can harm your computer.
How to avoid falling for Phishing Scams:
Never open any email unless you know who the sender is. The very act of opening an email can infect your computer with malware. Be skeptical of every email you get, and never click on suspicious links, or download suspicious attachments. If all else fails, call your bank.
GTBank, its staff or agents will never call or send you an email with a link, asking you to update your Internet Banking profile or request your passwords, token generated codes, card details or PIN. Anyone that asks for any of these details is a fraudster.
In the event that you receive or have received an email fitting this description or a suspicious telephone call from someone claiming to be from GTBank, please report such to any of the GTConnect numbers on: 0700-482666328, 234-1-4480000, 08029002900, 08039003900 and forward such emails to complaints@gtbank.com.
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