INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
State Bank of India (SBI) has advised its customers to use unique numbers as ATM PINIn case your personal banking details have been
compromised with because of a fraudulent SMS, please report it to the bank immediately
That was the message State Bank of India (SBI) shared on microblogging site Twitter, cautioning the public against circulation of fraudulent
SMSes asking the receiver to share their bank details
On receiving any such fraud SMS, individuals should "block the sender", advised State Bank of India
"If your details have been compromised, report it to SBI immediately," SBI said
The country's largest bank, SBI, also urged the customer not to share his or her personal details such as ATM card number, PIN, password,
CVV (card verification value) number and card validity period.1
"SBI will never ask you to share your personal details," the banking major said.2
"Never respond to any SMS, popup or phone call" in which the caller or sender demands sharing of details such as ATM card number, ATM PIN,
card validity period, CVV number, any password or CRN (customer reference number).These details are required by the customer to be able to
make an electronic banking transaction.3
The bank advised the customer not to share the following details:ATM card numberPINMPIN (mobile banking personal identification
number)CVVCRNValidity periodUsernamePasswordMobile numberEmail3
"Be wary of SMSes that ask you to share your personal details," said SBI.4
SBI also shared an example of such fraudulent communication:Dear CustomerYour XYZ Credit Card points worth Rs XXXX expire by DD/MM/YYYY
Kindly convert your points into cash by clicking here5
"These SMS messages are sent by fraudsters
Ensure you ignore and block these senders
Report these incidents to SBI immediately," said SBI.SBI has time and again taken to social media to share tips with its customers with an
aim to promote secure banking transactions.
