Benghazi – The Anti-Financial Crimes and Money Laundering Agency urged citizens. They should be cautious of electronic manipulation attempts. These attempts target their bank accounts. Methods include text messages, electronic links, or phone calls. These impersonate banks or official entities.
The agency issued a statement. It stressed the importance of not sharing any secret codes or banking data. Personal information should not be shared via suspicious links or calls. This applies regardless of the contacting entity’s claim. Protecting banking data is a shared responsibility. It requires constant awareness from citizens.
The agency called on citizens. They should go directly to bank branches. Alternatively, they can use official approved channels. This applies if they receive any suspicious message or call. This protects their funds and account safety. The agency noted it is tracking hundreds of reports. These relate to embezzlement crimes. Citizens fell victim to local and international criminal networks. These networks specialize in electronically stealing accounts and bank cards. They exploit victims’ deception by fraudulent messages and calls.
The agency reiterated its confirmation. Banks operating in Libya do not request secret codes or banking data from customers. They do not make such requests via messages or phone calls. Any transactions related to bank accounts require the customer’s personal presence. Customers must visit the bank headquarters. Alternatively, they can use official approved channels. Any communication violating this is considered a fraud attempt. It requires no response and immediate reporting.