27 Bank Data You Shouldn't Share With Others

If 'they' call you and ask for your account details, drop the call on them immediately. Your bank knows you and won’t ask you for your account details.

If 'they' call you and ask you to send your ATM or card PIN or date of birth or any other personal info, sing egungun be kiafu for them!

If 'they' call you and say your ATM card has been blocked. Tell them issokay you will go to the branch to unblock it yourself after Corona.

If 'they' send you any message and say click this link to update your banking details, no open am. Just delete it.

Above are a few lines from First Bank, like any other bank, warning customers not to fall prey to fraudsters.

It's new that scammers are everywhere. You should avoid sharing your personal contact as warned by UBA. To help you know what should be kept off scammers or any other person, I've researched and collected the following data. Please don't share them with just anybody even if he claims to be your bank representative.

Scammers often use various tactics to trick people into revealing their sensitive personal and financial information. To protect yourself, you should never share the following bank details with anyone, especially with individuals or entities that you don't trust:

1. PIN (Personal Identification Number)
2. Passwords
3. CVV (Card Verification Value) or security code on your credit or debit card
4. ATM card number
5. Internet banking login details
6. Mobile banking login details
7. One-Time Password (OTP)
8. Account number
9. Bank verification number (BVN)
10. Mother's maiden name
11. Date of birth
12. Social Security Number (SSN) or National Identity Number (NIN)
13. Account balance
14. Credit or debit card expiry date
15. Any other financial information that you feel uncomfortable sharing
16. Swift code or IBAN (International Bank Account Number)
17. Chequebook number
18. Online payment gateway login details
19. Debit or credit card statement details
20. Credit score or credit report information
21. Personal identification documents, such as a passport or driver's license number
22. Any information related to your loans, mortgages, or other financial products
23. Tax identification number or PAN (Permanent Account Number)
24. Your employer's details or salary information
25. Investment portfolio details or stockbroker login details
26. Insurance policy number or login details
27. Any other details that could be used to steal your identity or compromise your financial security

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If you've already shared this information, you take prompt actions to save yourself your lifetime savings.

1. Contact your bank or financial institution immediately: Notify your bank or financial institution about the situation and ask them to freeze your account to prevent any unauthorized transactions. They will also be able to guide you on how to secure your account and what further steps to take.
2. Change your passwords: Change all the passwords associated with your bank account and any other accounts that share the same password.
3. Monitor your accounts: Keep a close eye on your bank statements and transaction history to identify any suspicious activity. Report any unauthorized transactions to your bank immediately.
4. Report the fraud to the authorities: Report the fraud to the relevant authorities such as the police, cybercrime department, or consumer protection agency.
5. Be cautious in the future: Be cautious when sharing personal or financial information online, and do not click on suspicious links or respond to emails from unknown sources.

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