Phishing
Pharming
Malware
Phishing tries to obtain
your information with a counterfeit email or website. You may receive an email claiming to be from UOB stating that something has happen to your bank account with a hyperlink to “fix the situation”.
Pharming leads you to a fake site that looks like the real one to trick you into giving away information. At the fake website, you may be asked to “log in” as though you're at the real site.
Malware or spyware are often present on websites where you can download free music, games or movies. You may even find them present in emails with downloadable attachments.
how to avoid
If you receive an email like this and are doubtful, contact a UOB Call Centre for confirmation. Do not click on the link as it may harm your security and computer.
how to avoid
Double check if the URL address
is correct. Pharming websites have inauthentic URLS. For example,
they use “UOBB.com.my” instead
of “UOB.com.my”. Some sneaky pharming scams may even be
subtler and change “https://”
to “http://”.
how to avoid
To prevent accidentally
downloading malware, ensure
you have an anti-virus installed
and that it's updated.
UOB and our partners will never ask you for your password, PIN number or One-Time Password (OTP)/Transaction Authorisation Code (TAC) over the phone, email or SMS. If you encounter an email or notification asking for any of the above, you can be sure it's a scam.
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