Warning signs
- Unexpected urgency or threats
- A link that does not match the bank's published website
- Requests for a PIN, password, OTP, or card information
Fake bank account-restriction messages
A message creates urgency, claims your account will be blocked, and pushes you toward an unofficial link.
What to do
- Do not open the message link
- Open the bank's official app or type its known website yourself
- Call a support number published on the bank's official website or your card
- If you shared information, contact the bank immediately and change affected credentials