24 Jul 2018 | 12:29 PM UTC
Haiti: Phishing attack targets bank customers
Phishing scam targets bank customers; be wary of fraudulent emails requesting personal information
Event
The Digital Observatory in Haiti (ObNH) warns of a phishing attack targeting bank customers in which emails, appearing to come from banks, request individuals to enter their account information into a fraudulent website, made to look like the official bank site.
Advice
Individuals in Haiti are advised to never send sensitive personal information via email, to verify email addresses before opening any links contained in an email, and ensure a website is secured before entering account information. Individuals who have received suspicious email are advised to contact their bank immediately.