1) Cards Fraud
The industry recently reported a number of cards frauds where cards and PIN numbers being compromised in the United Arab Emirates ("UAE") resulting in unauthorised cash withdrawals on customers' debit and credit cards.
If you have recently performed cash transactions in the UAE, you should immediately change your PIN number if you have not been contacted by HSBC to replace your card.
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2) Phone Scams
Reported cases of phone scams are on the rise as tricksters are coming up with new and innovative scams (eg. kidnap, lottery) to convince victims to part with their money. Please click here for useful information to help you identify some common scams and avoid falling prey to fraudsters.
3) Phishing Alerts
There has been many phishing emails received by HSBC customers recently. Typically, these spoofed emails request the recipients to follow a hyperlink to provide logon credentials, security codes and contact details. This kind of email may target any financial company including HSBC.
Please remember:
- HSBC will never include a hyperlink in our email that will lead our customers to a login page or a website that directly solicits such confidential information
- HSBC will never ask for our customers' passwords, PINs or security codes over the email, phone or in person
- Ignore and delete the email, do not respond to sender.
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4)Phone Alert
Please be reminded that when you call us, you may be asked to input your Password or PIN for authentication. However, do not speak out the Password, PIN or security code during the call, as no call centre representative will ever ask for this over the phone. If you have forgotten your Password or PIN, a few questions relating to your personal information, NOT your Passwords or PIN, will be asked for authentication.
5)Spyware
Is Spyware hiding in your PC? This software might transmit your information to unauthorised parties without your consent.
Concerned about online security? Click here to find out more.