FNBB, Police Investigate Money Scam

TARGET: Scammers are targeting FNBB clients
TARGET: Scammers are targeting FNBB clients

As access to banking services through digital platforms grows, the issue of how safe the customers’ money is, continues to be a menace.

Two weeks ago, a number of  First National Bank of Botswana (FNBB) customers reportedly flocked the bank to report a money scam, as their money was mysteriously withdrawn from their accounts by international fake bank accounts. The matter is currently being investigated by the police.

Customers’ money was believed to have been withdrawn by alleged fake international bank accounts from a far as Indonesia and other countries. Responding to The Monitor’s questionnaire on the alleged money scam, FNBB marketing and communications director, Obonye Malope confirmed that there have been cases of international fraud affecting some of their customers.

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