The Central Bank warned against unauthorized third parties using the name of the Central Bank or the names of its employees, management, logo or address to carry out fraud.
In a new warning issued yesterday, Al-Markazi called on bank customers not to transfer funds to individuals or institutions using his name in any case. He also called on dealers to exercise caution and verify the authenticity and source of letters and documents reaching them, and to 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 opportunities It is likely that the trader has been the victim of a fraud attempt.
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 said that it 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» or «Twitter» or other social media, where all emails issued to the bank from his own email and does not use any other formats.
The Central Bank demanded that bank dealers, who complain that they have been subjected to a fraud attempt by parties claiming to be linked to the Central Bank, to inform the bank and inform the relevant authorities immediately, explaining that the bank can be informed of any incidents or attempts of fraud or make suggestions or ask questions related to this Issues confidentially via the following e-mail:
information.security@cbuae.gove.ae
The Central Bank said at the end of its warning that the bank can also be addressed in writing through a letter addressed to the Director of Information Security at the Central Bank on PO Box (854) Abu Dhabi, pointing out that he is not responsible for losses resulting from sites, messages or fabricated documents. The Bank will not fulfill any obligations assumed by impersonators or persons not authorized by the Bank.
• (Central) asked customers to verify the source of messages and the fact that they were issued.