FRAUDULENT BANK WEBSITES

From Cyprus Police

Malicious emails include electronic links that will redirect you to a bogus website, supposedly the bank you are working with, where you will be asked to reveal your financial and personal information.

What are the indications? 

False bank websites are quite similar to the legitimate websites of your bank. False webpages often have a popup window asking you to import your personalized security credentials. Banks do not use such pop-ups. 

These websites often show:

-  Urgent: You will never see such messages on legitimate websites. 
-  Defective design: Be careful on websites that have design defects or spelling errors and grammar or syntax errors. 
-  Pop-up windows: They are commonly used to collect sensitive personal information. Do not choose and avoid submitting personal data to them. 


What can you do; 

-  Never click on links that are included in emails, which allegedly redirect you to your bank's website. 
-  Use a browser that allows you to choose pop-up blocker. 
-  Always type in your bank's online link or use an existing online link from your favorite bookmarks list. 
-  If something important really needs your attention, you will be informed about it by your bank when you sign in to your bank account (eg through e-banking).