Be Cyber Savvy: To Lara, with Love

How can you tell if an online love interest is real? By recognising the red flags of an internet love scam, Service Associate Jenny Hong and Assistant Branch Manager Alison Cheng managed to stop an elderly man from sending money to his online 'girlfriend'.
Love scammers who prey on vulnerabilities like loneliness can spend months gaining their victims' trust before duping them and disappearing with their money.
Suspect that you have been scammed? Contact our dedicated 24/7 Fraud Hotline at 6255 0160 or visit go.uob.com/reportscam for immediate steps to take to prevent further losses.
Remember these tips to #BeCyberSavvy:
1. Be on guard if someone you meet online quickly expresses affection yet declines video calls or meeting face-to-face.
2. Verify the legitimacy of any business or investment opportunities offered to you.
3. Never disclose your personal or internet banking details and one-time passwords (OTPs) to anyone.

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