KARACHI – An alert has been issued for people who hold debit or credit cards of banks in Pakistan in order to protect them from scammers.
A private bank, HBL, has urged customers to remain vigilant against financial fraud and take precautionary measures to protect their banking information from scammers.
In a public safety advisory, the bank warned that fraudsters may attempt to steal sensitive card details to carry out unauthorised transactions.
Customers have been advised not to share their card numbers, card verification values (CVVs), personal identification numbers (PINs) or one-time passwords (OTPs) with anyone.
The bank also stressed the importance of conducting financial transactions through secure networks and trusted websites to minimise the risk of fraud.
Customers have been encouraged to remain cautious while using online banking services and to protect confidential information that could be misused by criminals.
The advisory highlights the importance of safeguarding personal banking credentials and adopting secure online practices to reduce the risk of financial losses.
The alert serves as a reminder that customers should never disclose sensitive banking information and should promptly notify the bank if they suspect fraudulent activity involving their accounts or cards.