BDO warns clients against phishing scams

BDO Unibank Inc. warned its clients against falling prey to emailed phishing scams.

The bank told clients not to give confidential information in response to emails asking for data regarding their bank accounts.

“There are scams now circulating by email attempting to lure bank clients into giving their internet banking ID, password, bank account number, credit account number, and other confidential information,” the Sy-led lender said.

“BDO will never contact clients by phone or emails to ask for confidential and sensitive information such as Internet banking username, password, or one-time password,” it said.

Phishing is designed to obtain sensitive banking information and other personal data from clients with the objective of committing fraud or theft.

“We urge our clients and the public to be vigilant when banking online to prevent their critical information or their funds from being compromised,” said BDO SVP Tomas Victor Mendoza.

“To protect the clients against these email scams, we advise them to be alert to any type of communication that solicits information about their account.”

BDO said in January it has launched an investigation into reports of suspicious bank account transactions, withdrawals, and purchases. —VDS, GMA News