Refrain from clicking on any hyperlinks if you happen to receive a text message as shown in the image below. Should you receive messages stating that your account requires updating or that you must update your account to adhere to new FICA regulations in order to prevent account closure, it is crucial to disregard them or reach out to the bank directly as it may be legitimate. Please be aware that the bank would not utilize a shortened URL or ask for your card and online information.
To comply with new FICA requirement and to avoid Account Closure, Simply update your Online Banking. Tap-> https://c9d4.xyz/…. to update Now Standard Bank
The text came from a number: +27748964646
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To comply with 2024 FICA requirement and to avoid Account Closure, Simply update your Account. Visit-> https://pnt4.xyz/… to update Now Standard Bank
The text messages were sent to my real bank’s phone number, and I also have other phones. I am contemplating if the bank needs to monitor their staff more closely.
The bank would never use a URL shortener or another website to send me messages or ask for an update to be completed. Curiosity got the better of me, so I clicked on the link to see how they operate from the shorten URL it expanded to another website. However, I quickly reported the URL to the domain and hosting provider to protect others from falling victim to this scam.
It’s written people suffer due to a lack of knowledge. It is important not to click on everything you see on the internet just because you are bored, anxious etc, think and reflect. Some things you do online or click on could result in significant losses.
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