Categories: Business and Brands

SCAM: Don’t Transact With These Numbers -Firstbank Warns Customers

 

By Adeyemi Obadimu

Advertisement

Firstbank of Nigeria Limited, Nigeria’s premier and leading financial inclusion service provider has warned her numerous customers to be wary of transacting any banking business with some identified numbers of scammers to avoid being duped.

Firstbank released the identified numbers on her facebook page and warned customers not to transact any business nor chat with them as the numbers were not affiliated with the bank.

Advertisement

In a concise message the bank stated, “Beware! Do not chat with these numbers, these numbers are not affiliated with first bank.”

The bank further cautioned Nigerians that the bank will never redirect anyone to a WhatsApp platform to treat complaints.

Advertisement

“Please note, Do not disclose your pins, passwords, OTPs, and other personal banking details to anyone as FirstBank will never ask for these details,” the bank warned.

Meanwhile some customers also reacted on the page and gave first bank accolades, one Lynx Shawarma said; “you guys should create a live chat with Firstbank customer in the app.. This will reduce fraud and scams” and firstbank acknowledge his feedback, while one Sulaiman Rabiu Mani also comment that “A bank like no other first bank”

Advertisement

This is indeed a very commendable efforts from first bank Nigeria limited as they sensitize their customers on all social media platforms in other not to be a victim of fraudsters.

No doubt the fraudsters are everywhere online that use gimmick to dupe people in this country, thou this is not the first time firstbank will sensitise their customers on issue like this.

Advertisement

Here are the numbers advised by firstbank not to transact with 08027290097, 09124902399, 07083831458, 08028780354.

Advertisement
Sola Adeyemo

Recent Posts

BREAKING: OZA CARNIVAL SECURES TOLARAM GROUP, ZENITH BANK PARTNERSHIPS

PRESS STATEMENT The 4th edition of the annual Oza Carnival has secured more partnerships from…

4 hours ago

Dele Farotimi released from Ekiti correctional centre

Human rights advocate Dele Farotimi has been released from the Ekiti State correctional facility after…

14 hours ago

Breaking: Ibadan Stampede: Court Orders Remand Of Ooni’s Ex-Wife, School Principal

A Chief Magistrate in Ibadan, Olabisi Ogunkanmi, has ordered the remand of Prophetess Naomi Silekunola, the…

14 hours ago

Nkechi Blessing gets engaged to younger lover, Xxssive [VIDEO]

Popular Nollywood actress, Nkechi Blessing has finally got engaged to her younger lover, Xxssive. This…

16 hours ago

GOAT: Who said Messi is better than me – Cristiano Ronaldo

Al Nassr captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, has jokingly reacted to a Lionel Messi taunt as he…

16 hours ago

Regina Daniels reveals the best way to predict one’s future as she shares more photos from her vacation

Popular Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels who is still enjoying her trip to the United States,…

16 hours ago