babyheng

Haha ... that was funny but I think it is more social engineering la it works on some people not all Some banks is as high as S$5000 but remember we may not be only talking about Singapore context here

Just something I saw in my email regarding the use of SMS Take note.... Don't take things for granted... It can happen to anyone of us.... A True Story: This lady has changed her habit onthe hand phone after her handbag was stolen. Her handbag which contained her mobile, credit card, purse etc. was stolen. Twenty minutes later when she called her hubby, telling him what had happened, her hubby says 'I've just received your SMS asking about our Pin number and I've replied a little while ago.' When they rushed down to the bank, the bank staff to ld them all the money was already withdrawn. The pickpocket had actually used the stolen handphone to sms 'hubby' in the contact list and got hold of the pin number. Within 20 minutes he had withdrawn all the money from the bank account. Moral of the story: Do not disclose the relationship between you and the people in your contact list. Avoid using names like Home, Honey, Hubby, Sweetheart, Dad, Mum etc......and very importantly, when sensitive info is being asked thru SMS, CONFIRM by calling back.