The Central Bank warned against unauthorized third parties from using the Central Bank's name, names of its employees, management, logo or address to carry out fraud.
In a new warning issued today, CBE called on bank dealers not to transfer funds to individuals or institutions using their name in any case. They also called on customers to exercise caution and verify the authenticity and source of letters and documents that reach them and ensure their legality and the fact that they are issued by the bank. Central Bank of the State.
He stressed that he does not provide retail banking services and does not conduct transactions and does not keep funds for the benefit of individuals, explaining that in the case of dealers were notified by regular mail, e-mail, social networking sites or telephone the presence of funds deposited in their name with the Central Bank or when they receive documents related to investment opportunities Claiming that it is issued by «Central» it is likely that the customer has fallen victim to an attempted fraud.
He pointed out that some fraud attempts may be aimed at stealing personal bank customers' information. They use e-mails, faxes or pages similar to the Central Bank's website to obtain information about bank customers illegally, and may use these means to offer loans or investment opportunities. Subscriptions to fake financial transactions, or requesting down payments or supposed money transfers through the Central Bank.
The Central Bank pointed out that if he will never send emails from the addresses of «Gmail» or «Hotmail» or «Yahoo» or «Live.com» Live.com or other public accounts, explaining that he does not communicate with People through Facebook, Twitter or other social media, all emails issued by the bank from their own email and does not use any other formats.