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It has come to the attention of
OCBC Bank that an email, containing hyperlink https://www.ocbc.com/internet-banking/verify.jsp,
requesting its recipients to perform an Internet Banking account verification
by entering their access code and PIN is in circulation.
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It was stated in the email that
this exercise is part of the Bank's verification process.
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OCBC Bank would like to clarify
that the Bank is not the originator of this email. The Bank has no affiliation
whatsoever with the abovementioned hyperlink and it is not the Bank's standard
practice to conduct random security verification checks on customers.
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Neither is it the Bank's practice
to send emails to customers requesting them to provide their passwords, PIN or
confidential account information via hyperlinks, redirection links within an
email or on a third party website.
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OCBC Bank's official website can
be found at www.ocbc.com.
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Both the Monetary Authority of
Singapore (MAS) and Singapore Police Force have been informed.
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The Bank would like to remind
customers to ensure that they are connected to a legitimate OCBC Bank website
before keying in any confidential personal data and should avoid accessing
their Internet Banking accounts through hyperlinks embedded in emails.
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More information on precautionary
measures against cyber-fraud can be found in the Security and Privacy section
of OCBC Bank's Internet Banking Web pages, accessible at www.ocbc.com.
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Customers who have queries on this
matter should call OCBC Bank at 1800-363 3333. Business Banking customers can
also call our Commercial Service Centre at 1800-538 1111.
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Source: OCBC
Bank Media Release 7 Sep 2004
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Phishing alert by OCBC Bank
