Kuala Lumpur: Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad (Bank Islam) reminded the public to always be vigilant against fake links and social media accounts that misuse Bank Islam's brand and photos for fraudulent purposes.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Bank Islam Group Chief Operating Officer Mohamed Iran Moriff Mohd Shariff stated that all campaigns organized by the company were only promoted through Bank Islam's official channels. He emphasized that the bank prioritizes data security and customer interests, and assured that they would not ask for personal or sensitive customer information such as account numbers, passwords, or one-time password codes (OTPs) through their website or social media accounts for any campaigns.

Mohamed Iran Moriff Mohd Shariff highlighted that promotions related to their campaigns are exclusively carried out on Bank Islam's official websites. He urged the public to be more vigilant and not be easily deceived by the tactics of irresponsible groups. He advised individuals to always verify the validity of information before taking any action.

All official information related to campaigns, promotions, or banking products, he added, will only be disseminated through official channels such as Bank Islam's official website and their social media platforms, including the Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad Facebook page, bankislam's Instagram and X myBankIslam, as well as Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad's LinkedIn.

Furthermore, users are advised to protect themselves from becoming victims by being cautious of clickable links and always logging in to their banking accounts through Bank Islam's official website. They should closely inspect website links before proceeding with any banking activities and ensure the correct security image and word before entering their password.