Banks have warned their customers to be wary of fraudulent activities during the seasonal festivities. Warning bank customers against falling for the tricks of the fraudsters, FirstBank, in an email to its customers, said it has observed new fraud trends. Advising its customers to stay safe, the bank said, “Never share your OTP, PIN or account details, not even with someone claiming to help you. Report suspicious activity immediately to [email protected].”Stanbic IBTC Bank, in a social media post, warned its customers to “Stay cyber-safe this festive season. Keep your account safe this season by staying alert to scammers.” Seeking collaboration with its customers, the bank said, “Help us fight fraud.

Source: Punch December 26, 2025 09:46 UTC