Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam (BIBD) said it is aware of a growing number of scams involving fake job advertisements being circulated via social media platforms.
“These fraudulent schemes are targeting job seekers by presenting them with seemingly legitimate job opportunities, but the actual intention is to access personal and financial information,” the bank said in a press release yesterday. “The public is urged to remain cautious and vigilant when encountering such offers.”
BIBD said scammers typically approach individuals through job postings or direct messages, offering fake employment opportunities.
Once engaged, victims are asked to download and install an APK file for software which may be capable of stealing personal data or compromising the security of their devices.
Victims may also be directed to a fraudulent website that is a clone of BIBD’s NEXGEN Wallet login screen. Victims are asked to input their banking credentials, supposedly for ‘salary’ purposes.
Another tactic is for victims to receive a one-time password (OTP), which the scammers request to be shared under the pretext that it is required to process their application or salary.
BIBD advised the public to follow safety measures including not downloading or installing files from unknown or unverified sources; only accessing BIBD services via the official NEXGEN Wallet app or through the bank’s website; and never disclosing banking details, login credentials or OTP to third parties.
“BIBD urges all customers to help spread the word about these fake job offers and scams. Sharing this information with family, friends, and colleagues can help protect others from falling victim to these fraudulent schemes,” the bank added.
