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Re: How To Protect Your Bank Account From Thieves by ExudeLoveToAll: 11:25am On Jan 19, 2024
In addition to all of these I only allow my transactionary account to be linked to internet banking banking and cards.


My large inflow in strictly based on old banking methods with just email notifications. I can't take chances with the multitude of scammers in the country, my dad fell prey to these devils
Re: How To Protect Your Bank Account From Thieves by Kkk777: 11:27am On Jan 19, 2024
Lannyjoe4u:
To those that keep money in bank. Na inside kolo i dey put my own 😊
Lol
Re: How To Protect Your Bank Account From Thieves by Jennyclay(f): 11:27am On Jan 19, 2024
Scentedgrance:
Jennyclay how re you.
good morning sir.

I’m fine
Re: How To Protect Your Bank Account From Thieves by AriyaTV: 11:29am On Jan 19, 2024
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Re: How To Protect Your Bank Account From Thieves by Lovelife433(m): 11:32am On Jan 19, 2024
UBA is the latest avenue those thieves are using now. How can a bank so useless like UBA? Very lazy idiot workers. U will be referring ur customer to go to Facebook and complain to one LEO, whereby exposing ur customers details to scammers. Very foolish bank.
Re: How To Protect Your Bank Account From Thieves by omochelsea004(m): 11:35am On Jan 19, 2024
How do I lock my sim card please?
Re: How To Protect Your Bank Account From Thieves by Kaido: 11:37am On Jan 19, 2024
Have a bank account that you can only access only when you visit the bank. Never collect ATM, don't use USSD or mobile app on this account.
Re: How To Protect Your Bank Account From Thieves by kalemy(m): 11:41am On Jan 19, 2024
Once your sim card is locked there's no way a thief can have access to your bank account should your phone be stolen
Re: How To Protect Your Bank Account From Thieves by Gosh234: 11:42am On Jan 19, 2024
2aces:
Even with all these, Nigerian hackers will still break in your account and get the money, because our banking system is too poros and weak.
Best thing to do, after applying all the op recommend, is limit the amount you can transfer at a time with your bank app to the minimum, use your ATM for larger transfers and try not to lose your phone.
Number 2 is the ultimate, when a SIM card is locked I wonder how one would get access
Re: How To Protect Your Bank Account From Thieves by Highways: 11:43am On Jan 19, 2024
Have two accounts and let only one be connected to online transaction..... Then be moving money from the bigger account to the one online attached
Re: How To Protect Your Bank Account From Thieves by Nomerci: 11:43am On Jan 19, 2024
Loan apps nko
Re: How To Protect Your Bank Account From Thieves by Obierika(m): 11:43am On Jan 19, 2024
FutureFocus:
Nice measure from the OP, but you omitted the most important one
...which is?
Re: How To Protect Your Bank Account From Thieves by Myablew: 11:44am On Jan 19, 2024
[quote author=jmoore post=128017126]1. Lock your phone: Locking your phone makes it difficult for thieves to access your banking app.

2 Lock your sim card: If your phone is locked, a thief can remove the sim card and put it in another phone, using ussd to steal your money. If you lock your sim card, it becomes useless to thieves.

3. Stop putting your ATM card at the back cover of your phone. That's double tragedy if your phone lands in the hand of a thief.

4. Block your bank account when at risk: If your phone is missing, or you start getting debit alerts because of theft, block your account. You can borrow your neighbour's phone and use ussd to block your bank account no.

5. Stop sharing your ATM card/banking pin with others.
[/quote


Stop clicking on a strange link.. lobatan
Re: How To Protect Your Bank Account From Thieves by kayusely70(m): 11:44am On Jan 19, 2024
jmoore:
1. Lock your phone: Locking your phone makes it difficult for thieves to access your banking app.

2 Lock your sim card: If your phone is locked, a thief can remove the sim card and put it in another phone, using ussd to steal your money. If you lock your sim card, it becomes useless to thieves.

3. Stop putting your ATM card at the back cover of your phone. That's double tragedy if your phone lands in the hand of a thief.

4. Block your bank account when at risk: If your phone is missing, or you start getting debit alerts because of theft, block your account. You can borrow your neighbour's phone and use ussd to block your bank account no.

5. Stop sharing your ATM card/banking pin with others.
Thanks. But how does one lock his sim?
Re: How To Protect Your Bank Account From Thieves by Nkl4u: 11:46am On Jan 19, 2024
Pls how do you lock sim? Help to throw more light. Thanks
Re: How To Protect Your Bank Account From Thieves by deloon(m): 11:47am On Jan 19, 2024
2aces:
Even with all these, Nigerian hackers will still break in your account and get the money, because our banking system is too poros and weak.
Best thing to do, after applying all the op recommend, is limit the amount you can transfer at a time with your bank app to the minimum, use your ATM for larger transfers and try not to lose your phone.
We actually have one of the most secured banking systems in the world.
Re: How To Protect Your Bank Account From Thieves by bobonla: 11:49am On Jan 19, 2024
Locking simcard is very dangerous oo. E fit enter puk.
Re: How To Protect Your Bank Account From Thieves by bobonla: 11:50am On Jan 19, 2024
Nkl4u:
Pls how do you lock sim? Help to throw more light. Thanks
Under security of ur phone settings. But if u no get ur puk number no try am.
Re: How To Protect Your Bank Account From Thieves by donestk(m): 11:52am On Jan 19, 2024
Even empty account

Re: How To Protect Your Bank Account From Thieves by Trophy12: 11:52am On Jan 19, 2024
Scentedgrance:
Jennyclay how re you.
u too like woman
Re: How To Protect Your Bank Account From Thieves by Scentedgrance: 11:57am On Jan 19, 2024
Trophy12:
u too like woman
We are meant to love them.
Re: How To Protect Your Bank Account From Thieves by ThankGod001(m): 11:58am On Jan 19, 2024
Number 2 is goated!
Re: How To Protect Your Bank Account From Thieves by Okeoghenerobert: 12:00pm On Jan 19, 2024
Nothing new to learn
Re: How To Protect Your Bank Account From Thieves by bobonla: 12:01pm On Jan 19, 2024
Kaido:
Have a bank account that you can only access only when you visit the bank. Never collect ATM, don't use USSD or mobile app on this account.
Lol u never dey in time of distress that u need urgent cash especially on weekends
Re: How To Protect Your Bank Account From Thieves by ThankGod001(m): 12:02pm On Jan 19, 2024
PUK is easy to get if na you register the SIM.

- Dial *123*7*3# (Can be done from anybody's sim)

- enter your phone number
- Answer 3 questions
Q1 - Mother maiden name
Q2 - DOB
Q3 - Frequent called number

That's all, you'll receive an SMS with the PUK
bobonla:
Locking simcard is very dangerous oo. E fit enter puk.
Re: How To Protect Your Bank Account From Thieves by bobbiiee: 12:02pm On Jan 19, 2024
Save in somewhere safethe ccv number at the back of your atm card, then scape it off.
Re: How To Protect Your Bank Account From Thieves by jmoore(op): 12:02pm On Jan 19, 2024
kayusely70:
Thanks. But how does one lock his sim?
Check your sim pack, there is a manual there. You will see the default PIN, use it first and change the PIN. If you no longer have the pack, call the customer line to assist you with the default PIN. Then go to the settings on your phone and look carefully, you will see an option for it.
Make sure you have your PUK no before you start. Because if you enter the wrong pin 3 times, your sim will be blocked and you need the PUK no to unblock it.
Re: How To Protect Your Bank Account From Thieves by SweetVibe: 12:06pm On Jan 19, 2024
2aces:
Even with all these, Nigerian hackers will still break in your account and get the money, because our banking system is too poros and weak.
Best thing to do, after applying all the op recommend, is limit the amount you can transfer at a time with your bank app to the minimum, use your ATM for larger transfers and try not to lose your phone.
You know nothing about the Nigeria banking system.
It's one of the most secure in the world...
Re: How To Protect Your Bank Account From Thieves by AzaHub(f): 12:09pm On Jan 19, 2024
Sorry, you cannot. Those thieves that take hidden charges from your acc,you cannot.

Re: How To Protect Your Bank Account From Thieves by bobonla: 12:10pm On Jan 19, 2024
ThankGod001:
PUK is easy to get if na you register the SIM.

- Dial *123*7*3# (Can be done from anybody's sim)

- enter your phone number
- Answer 3 questions
Q1 - Mother maiden name
Q2 - DOB
Q3 - Frequent called number

That's all, you'll receive an SMS with the PUK
Wow. This is cool. Never know about this. I do call customer service direct sha.
angry
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