The Economic and Organised Crime Office has noticed with great concern the rate a which some members of the general public have fallen victims to fraudulent hanking transactions
The fraudster has taken advantage of the ongoing call on customers of banks to link their accounts to their Ghana Card Regarding the bank frauds, fraudulent messages are sent to individuals requesting them to click on links in order to update their bank records. Customers are then required to provide the following details:
Mobile Number
Mobile App PIN
One Tane Password (0T)
Some daring fraudsters even make phone calls to members of the public to request for the
afonemertioncd information
The general public is therefore advised on the following
1. Do not click on ay Lisk purporting to bé emanating from your bank unless you have
confirmed from your Bank
2. Kindly be informed that your Bank will never ask you for your PASSWORD, PIN or OTP
3. Quickly Report any suspicious SMS, email or Phone Call to your Bank for immediate action
The Economic and Organised Crime Office, in line with its mandate to prevent and detect
organised crime will continue to monitor developments with the fraudulent bunking transaction
with the view to ensure that citizens are protected from fraud