ASB Bank is a leading New Zealand bank, but unfortunately, it is also a target for scammers. Scammers are constantly coming up with new ways to try to trick people into giving them money or personal information.
It is important to be aware of the latest ASB Bank scams so that you can protect yourself and your money.
What are the most common ASB Bank scams?
Some of the most common ASB Bank scams include:
- Phishing scams: Phishing scams are emails or text messages that appear to be from ASB Bank, but are actually from scammers. The emails or text messages may contain links to fake ASB Bank websites or ask you to provide your personal information, such as your account number or password.
- Vishing scams: Vishing scams are phone calls that appear to be from ASB Bank, but are actually from scammers. The scammers may ask you to verify your personal information or to make a payment.
- Investment scams: Investment scams involve scammers offering you the opportunity to invest in fraudulent investment schemes. The scammers may claim that their investment schemes are endorsed by ASB Bank, but this is not true.
- Loan scams: Loan scams involve scammers offering you loans with low interest rates or no credit checks. However, once you have paid the scammers an upfront fee, they will disappear with your money and never give you the loan.
How to protect yourself from ASB Bank scams
There are a number of things you can do to protect yourself from ASB Bank scams:
- Be careful about clicking on links in emails or text messages. If you are unsure whether an email or text message is legitimate, do not click on any links. Instead, go to the ASB Bank website directly and log in to your account.
- Never give out your personal information to anyone who calls or emails you. ASB Bank will never ask you for your personal information over the phone or via email.
- Be wary of investment or loan offers that seem too good to be true. If you are unsure about an investment or loan offer, do your research and speak to a financial advisor.
If you think you have been scammed, you should contact ASB Bank immediately. You can also report the scam to the New Zealand Police and to CERT NZ.