19/11/2023
Ingat po kau pag may mga tumatawag sa watsapp at mag ask ng civil id nyo at nag kunyari na police mga scamer yan after ask ng civil id bank account ang hingiin at otp code sa inyong # wag na wag kayo magbibigay
MOI issues warning over fraudulent calls , messages..
Scams through social media calls continue to target both Citizens and Expatriates with reports of attempted fraud and deception, including the involvement of individuals including a woman, In a recent fraud case, an expatriate reported a case of forgery against an unidentified individual who deceived him into sending a 4-digit code claiming it was for a valuable gift, However, this code led to the unauthorized withdrawal of KD950 from his bank account, The victim promptly contacted the bank and suspended his card, realizing he had fallen victim to fraud.
The scammers typically request personal ID and bank card information from their victims with the intention of stealing their funds, Furthermore, a security source has confirmed that these criminal groups operate from outside and advises against providing any information, especially bank-related details, or believing claims of expired bank cards. #الكويت
