Following banks’ security tips can shield you from scams

Do your part to fend off scammers if you value the convenience of performing banking transactions on your phone, says the writer. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION: LIANHE ZAOBAO
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SINGAPORE – Which of the following do you value more – the freedom to explore and download anything from the wild, wild online world or the savings in your bank account?

The answer should be obvious, but in case you still choose to practise unsafe online habits, OCBC Bank, for one, will make you reconsider reckless decisions that can leave you poorer when scammers empty your bank account.

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