Do not explain
Say, “I do not share banking information by phone.” You do not owe the caller a conversation.
A little guide made with care
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Scammers are skilled at creating fear and urgency. Falling for one does not make you foolish—it makes you human. Next time, give yourself permission to pause.
Show me the golden ruleUnknown caller
“Police Officer”
Stop. Hang up. Verify.You are always allowed to end the call.
NEVER SHARE YOUR PIN ✦ NEVER SHARE YOUR PASSWORD ✦ NEVER SHARE AN OTP ✦ PAUSE BEFORE YOU PAY ✦
The golden rule
Police will never need your
private banking login.
A real officer does not need your password, PIN, card security code or one-time password to investigate a case.
Never share private login data on the phone.
End the call
Caller ID can be faked. Hang up even if the number or story looks convincing.
Verify independently
Call your bank using the number on your card or app. Contact the nearest police station through an official channel.
Know the pattern
Common scams.
Same old tricks.
Look past the story. Most scams use pressure, secrecy, fear or an offer that feels too good to lose.
01
Fake police or officials
They use fear, authority and urgency to make you obey before you can think.
Hang up. Find the official number yourself and call back.
02
Banking & OTP scams
A caller or message claims your account is at risk and asks for a PIN, password or code.
Never share it. Open your bank app or call the number on your card.
03
Phishing links
Fake bank, parcel, tax or prize messages lead to a convincing copy of a real website.
Do not tap the link. Type the official address yourself.
04
Jobs, prizes & investments
Big rewards, guaranteed returns or a job appear—after you first pay a fee.
Pause and verify independently. Never pay to receive a prize or job.
05
Friend or family emergency
A new number says someone you love needs money immediately.
Call the person on their usual number and ask a private question.
06
SIM-swap warning signs
Your phone suddenly loses signal while unexpected banking activity begins.
Contact your mobile provider and bank immediately from another phone.
Your 10-second shield
Feel the pressure?
That's your cue to pause.
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Urgency “Do it now or your account will be closed.”
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Secrecy “Do not tell your bank or your family.”
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Unusual payment Gift cards, crypto, cash or a transfer to a “safe account.”
If you already shared details
Act quickly.
Do not feel ashamed.
1Call your bank immediately using its official number. Ask them to secure or freeze access.
2Change banking and email passwords from a trusted device. Never reuse the old password.
3Save messages, numbers, receipts and screenshots. Report the incident to your bank and NamPol.
Speed matters more than embarrassment. Scammers rely on silence—asking for help is a strong move.
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