Malta: Bank of Valletta warns about suspicious false SMS messages asking for banking information

Bank of Valletta, in a company statement, said that is aware that the general public is receiving messages (SMSes) saying that suspicious activity has been noted on their Internet Banking and redirecting them to a false website purportedly originating from the Bank, to capture their Internet Banking details.  

The Bank advises its customers that this is a phishing SMS message (smishing) that is not being sent by BOV.  Customers are urged not to click on the link or input any details and to delete the message.  

Bank of Valletta never requests any personal customer information such as 24×7 login credentials, PINs, credit card details, account numbers, passwords or any other information such as email, telephone or other means of communication. 

The Bank warns the general public that they should always be vigilant against such scams that seek to lure them into surrendering such information to a third party. 

For further assistance, customers may contact the Bank’s Customer Service Centre on 2131 2020 or by email on customercare@bov.com.

Via BOV

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