Occurred: 2017-04-17; Posted: 2017-05-17
Trick to Provide Bank Details to Fraudsters
Fraudsters are now trying to get you to provide personal bank details to them by pretending to be bank representatives concerned of possible fraud activities related to your bank account.
I have been received spammed emails to my address bringing my attention to an urgent matter related to my account with African Development Bank. Apparently, someone is trying to transfer funds from my account on my behalf or has a signed form from me authorizing them to take such an action.
It seems an attempt to cheat clients of ADB of their money as the email lacks proper referencing, the email address looks like one of those automatically generated emails. In any case, actions that need quick actions, bank representatives are always advised to contact clients directly.
GRIEVANCES
Spam Messaging Misrepresentation Harassment
RESPONSE
FROM Kennedy Uzoka Suspected fraudster
Attn: Sir / Madam,
We received transfer application from a Man Who Claims to have been sent on
your behalf to transfer your fund that was compensated to you by Fraud and
Crime Unit (FCU), Benin Republic
Advise us if you authorized anybody on your behalf so we can transfer the Five
Million Five Hundred Thousand Pounds immediately.
Regards.
Kennedy Uzoka
AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK,
PORTO- NOVO - BENIN REPUBLIC.
MORE INFO ABOUT THE SOURCE
africadevelomentbank@groupmail.com
MESSAGE
FROM Steve
Ensure you enable spam email functionality for your email address and before acknowledging anything or providing a reply to such fraudulent, spamming messages, present yourself to the bank and confirm the claims.
They use subjects like "I need your urgent response" to get you to panic but it will save a lot to get confirmation first before sending the reply to Kenndy Uzoka or any other individual.
Also, contact the bank via their official details from their official website.
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