The Banking Association of Georgia says several fraudulent schemes are currently spreading, aimed at deceiving users and illegally obtaining personal and financial information.
One scheme involves messages sent via WhatsApp or other communication apps from seemingly familiar contacts, directing users to fake websites where they are asked to enter card or personal details. In some cases, scammers also request direct money transfers on behalf of relatives.
Another scheme involves fake emails sent in the name of financial institutions, in which users are asked to update identification data under the pretext of new regulations. These messages also aim to collect sensitive personal and banking information.
The association warns that banks never request confidential data through websites or messages and urges users to verify any suspicious requests through official channels.
It also advises users to update device software regularly, enable two-factor authentication, and immediately block cards and change passwords if they suspect they have shared information on a fraudulent platform.
The Banking Association of Georgia stressed that careful verification before sharing any personal or financial information can help prevent financial losses.
