![Android Package Kit (APK) is generally a mobile app that you can download and install on your Android devices. [READ MORE]](images/typeofthreats/apk scam/apk-scam-1.jpg){kind=link}
![Scammers will advertise an investment scheme on social media, email or text message offering guaranteed high returns with low risk. [READ MORE]](images/typeofthreats/investment/investment-1.jpg){kind=link}
![Victims usually receive an email disguised as a very important alert implying a sense of urgency or serious consequences should the user do not respond. [READ MORE]](images/typeofthreats/email-phishing/email_phishing-1.jpg){kind=link}
![These fraudulent SMS are usually sent to unsuspecting victims informing them that they have won a prize or a contest. [READ MORE]](images/typeofthreats/sms-phishing/scam_sms-1.jpg){kind=link}
![These scams target their victims through advertisements that appears on search results based on keywords entered. [READ MORE]](images/typeofthreats/search-engine/search-engine-1.jpg){kind=link}
![Victims will get a phone call purportedly from banks and government organisations. [READ MORE]](images/typeofthreats/phone-scam.jpg){kind=link}
![Malicious Software (Malware) are usually disguised as file downloads through attachments and links sent from an unknown email source or website visited. [READ MORE]](images/typeofthreats/malware/malware-1.jpg){kind=link}
![A rogue app is a malicious app disguised as a legitimate app to include a Trojan malware. [READ MORE]](images/typeofthreats/Rogue-app/rogue-app.jpg){kind=link}
![Scammers will pretend to be legitimate online sellers to lure in victims to purchase their items. [READ MORE]](images/typeofthreats/online-purchase/online-purchase-1.jpg){kind=link}
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Here at Public Bank the security of your internet and mobile banking is of the utmost concern to us. With this in mind, we are committed to provide high standards of online security and confidentiality to ensure full confidence whenever you use PBe and PB engage.
In the unfortunate event you fall prey to a scam, we strongly advise to take the following steps to avoid further losses and to avert more victims falling prey.
The bank understands your constant concerns about the security and safe keeping of your online account. With the rise in online fraud, we recognize our role in culling these incidents. Here are some of the steps and precautions that we take in order to combat these threats.
Online security begins and ends with you. Therefore it is crucial for you to know of the safety measures that you can make by yourself to avoid being scammed. Here are some tips on how you can perform security checks on your end.
Activate and approve transactions with PB SecureSign
Reduce your daily transfer limits
Don’t download any APK files
Don’t login from downloaded APK files
