Gulf Bank warns against fraudulent donation links

Gulf Bank is committed to its social responsibilities, prioritizing the protection and education of customers and the community. Through active involvement in the “Diraya” campaign, it continuously raises awareness among customers and banking users about the dangers of electronic crimes targeting their personal information and bank accounts.

Abdulmohsen Al-Nassar, Corporate Communications Officer at Gulf Bank, emphasized the importance of bank customers verifying the legitimacy of links requesting donations to charitable organizations.

He warned about the increase in fake links, especially noticeable during the holy month of Ramadan, taking advantage of individuals’ intentions to engage in charitable activities and support those in need. He pointed out that scammers replicate electronic payment websites that closely resemble those used by customers when making online payments, emphasizing the importance for customers to verify the authenticity of the payment site and ensure that payment links are from a known and legitimate source.

Customers were advised to exercise caution when dealing with emails, text messages, and phone calls from unfamiliar sources, which could impersonate bank employees. Al-Nassar emphasized the importance of refraining from interacting with such messages or calls and and ensuring the security of their account information and data to prevent falling victim to theft without their knowledge.

He highlighted that banks never request personal information via email, text messages, or phone calls. Therefore, customers should refrain from responding to such messages as they are fraudulent attempts to obtain their banking details and commit theft or data breaches. He cautioned that simply clicking on the link could potentially expose their confidential banking information to theft.