By Adedapo Adesanya
Access Bank PLC has joined the long list of companies warning Nigerians to be wary of fraudulent activities that has been on a steady rise due to the COVID-19 lockdown.
The leading retail bank explained that since the pandemic necessitated Nigerians in some states to stay indoors, it observed a worrying increase in reports of fraudsters targeting unsuspecting customers.
This development has become even more worrisome, especially as these people not only disguise themselves as bank representatives, but also use the palliatives from the government as bait to collect customers BVNs and other key banking details.
According to the Executive Director, Retail Banking, Access Bank, Mr Victor Etuokwu, “Access Bank is imploring its customers to be wary of any message, demanding their personal or bank details.
“Customers must remember that the Bank will never ask for their BVN, full card PAN, PIN, mobile app activation code, OTP or password as it is readily available to the Bank via its database.”
“Any call, email and text message, claiming to be from Access Bank demanding for any of these details is certainly a scam,” he concluded.
Access Bank noted that it has always maintained a strong anti-fraud awareness as part of its responsibility to protect the interest of its customers.
The bank has dedicated pages on its official website that constantly updates customers on all the ways in which fraudsters can swindle them.
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