The scheme involves tricking customers into giving their online credentials (usernames, passwords and PINs) and other sensitive or personal information, so scammers can gain access to the victim’s online banking account. How scammers do it: • They send a bank client an SMS, an email or even a chat message on a very compelling offer, promo, discount, waived annual fees, etc. However, with banks equipping their apps with a two-factor authentication, which requires an OTP, scammers will try to contact the client again pretending to be a bank representative to get the OTP. Read more in our articles including "Holiday Scams to Watch Out and How to Avoid Them" and "A conversation with a Text Scammer".
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Mar 25, 2026The scheme involves tricking customers into giving their online credentials (usernames, passwords and PINs) and other sensitive or personal information, so scammers can gain access to the victim’s online banking account. How scammers do it: • They send a bank client an SMS, an email or even a chat message on a very compelling offer, promo, discount, waived annual fees, etc.
However, with banks equipping their apps with a two-factor authentication, which requires an OTP, scammers will try to contact the client again pretending to be a bank representative to get the OTP.
Our coverage of bank scam philippines includes: "Holiday Scams to Watch Out and How to Avoid Them"; "A conversation with a Text Scammer"; "The Share-a-Load, PasaLoad Text Scam". Each article provides unique insights and information.