Národná banka Slovenska (NBS) has repeatedly noted the fraudulent behavior of entities impersonating its employees. They contact people by phone with the information that a foreign person has set up several financial products in their name, for example opened current accounts, or blocked or canceled already existing financial products. Subsequently, they try to obtain sensitive personal data, or to gain access to the client’s current account, NBS warned on Monday.
“This is a fraudulent procedure. It is dangerous because the caller creates a threat to funds and pretends to be an NBS employee. This person currently performs under the name Peter Martin. In addition, during the initial contact, fraudsters have some information about the contacted people, which is how they try to increase their credibility. Contacting is carried out by phone, but contact via social networks, e-mail or messages through various applications may also appear. the bank said.
In this context, the institution emphasized that it is a fraudulent procedure, in which the NBS name was also misused. The bank appeals to clients to limit the communication in question in case of contact and not to provide sensitive information or copies of identity documents.
“If you have already provided them with information or copies of identity documents, it is advisable to report it to the Slovak Police. If you have provided your payment card numbers, or your internet banking login details, etc., it is advisable to contact the relevant bank or payment institution,” NBS added.
