E-mails titled 'Dear Banif Bank Customer You Have A New Message', received by several people in Malta and Gozo, are a scam, the bank said today.

The message requests recipients to click on a link provided in the email to view a new security message available on their Banif internet banking system.

Banif said it did not use electronic mail with links or any software for immediate installation.

“We urge you to exercise caution if your receive an e-mail message asking you to access the Banif Bank (Malta) plc website via a link. The bank’s official internet banking site should only be accessed though the bank’s official website, which is protected using international security standards,” a bank representative said.

Clients who may have provided their personal details in this scam should contact any Banif Bank branch, tel: 2260 1000, e-mail: customercare@banif.com.mt.

Banif said it took all the necessary precautions to safeguard the interest of its clients and filed a report with the Cyber Crime Unit for the matter to be investigated.

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