At least 14 people lose $29,000 to phishing scams targeting DBS customers

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At least 14 people lose $29,000 to phishing scams targeting DBS customers
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The police and DBS Bank have issued a joint warning about a surge in phishing scams targeting the bank's customers.

The police and DBS Bank have issued a joint warning about a surge in phishing scams targeting the bank's customers.

However, these links lead to phishing websites designed to steal victims' personal and financial information. Unknown to them, this information is being captured by scammers who can then use it to gain unauthorised access to their accounts and make fraudulent transactions.– Add the ScamShield app and set security features , Multifactor Authentication for banks and e-wallets, opt not to activate overseas transactions for credit/debit cards). Use Money Lock to secure a portion of your savings.– Banks will never send you clickable links via SMS or email.

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