Beware of Fake Posts Requesting Customer Details To Create Online Bank Accounts!

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Sri Lanka has been slowly emerging from the economic crisis; however, the country continues to grapple with significant challenges. Amidst these circumstances, a concerning trend has emerged - the prevalence of online scams.

Despite the ongoing recovery efforts, there is a noticeable increase in fraudulent activities, and social media users, whether knowingly or unknowingly, are contributing to the dissemination of these scams. In light of these developments, our investigation focuses on such online scams.

Social Media Posts

Viral social media posts request the details of the People's Bank customers to create online/digital bank accounts on behalf of Peoples Bank.

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We decided to do a fact-check on this.

Fact Check

Several social media posts have been circulating, urging people to provide their bank details to create online or digital bank accounts, allegedly on behalf of ‘Peoples Bank.’

We contacted the Peoples Bank consumer division, who confirmed that these posts were part of a scam. Peoples Bank has not authorized any third party to request customer details to create online or digital accounts.

Peoples Bank has warned customers about these scams through its official channels, including its Facebook page. The bank emphasizes that providing personal and financial information to unknown or unauthorized entities poses a significant security risk to customers.

Customers must be aware of these fraudulent activities and exercise caution when receiving such requests. Peoples Bank advises customers to avoid sharing sensitive information, such as account numbers, PINs, or passwords, with unknown individuals or entities. Legitimate banks and financial institutions do not request such information through unsolicited messages.

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Conclusion

In conclusion, the claim that viral social media posts requesting bank customer details for online accounts on behalf of Peoples Bank are part of a scam. Peoples Bank has officially clarified that no third party is given the authority to create online bank accounts on their behalf and warns their customers to stay vigilant and avoid falling victim to these scams.