DBS warns of SMS phishing scam 'actively targeting' customers

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SINGAPORE: DBS Bank warned on Wednesday (Jan 19) that a phishing scam is \u0022actively targeting\u0022 customers via suspicious login alert scams. The warning comes on the back of a recent spate of

DBS said in an alert on its website that those targeted will receive a fraudulent SMS claiming their account has been suspended. Victims will then be directed to verify their details by logging into a phishing website.

The SMS is sent from a generic account, with SenderIDs such as INFO, INFOSMS, Notice and other variants. Those who click on the link will then be redirected to phishing sites asking for their username, password and one-time PIN."These phishing sites make use of various web address such as dbs-login6.com, online.webdbslistonline.com etc. The scammer will exploit the stolen banking credentials to take over the victim’s Internet Banking account," said DBS.

DBS advises those who suspect they are victims of fraud, or notice any unexpected banking or card transactions to contact them immediately at the following hotlines:

 

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straits_times govsingapore SingaporePolice MAS_sg CPIBsg Pls investigate if the culprits are linked with FOREIGN/LOCAL SYNDICATE/TERRORISM. Many victims,many cheats, many ways for long. BIG💰. Pls check WHERE the TRANSFERS GO TO. FREEZE bank accounts & publish & punish them

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