Despite the enormous efforts taken by us, you are playing an important role in ensuring the
system security. The following security tips are highly recommended:
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Security measures for the use of User ID and PIN of Internet Banking
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Ensure nobody is watching you while input your User ID and PIN or any other
sensitive personal information. |
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Do NOT keep any written record of the User ID and PIN near
the computer.
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Keep your User ID and PIN private and NEVER
disclose to anyone else including our staff and police. |
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Do NOT allow others to use your User ID and PIN.
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Use different User ID and PIN for bank and credit card sites. Do NOT use the same User ID and PIN of other website. |
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Check your last login record every time you use Internet Banking Services.
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Customers are reminded to stay vigilant to anything abnormal when using the
Internet Banking services (e.g. unusual pop-up screens, unusually slow browser response,
multiple requests for password input, incorrect website address etc.). |
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Please change your PIN regularly to minimize the risk. |
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Always contact us at Customer Service Hotline 3199 9188 immediately if you
lose your User ID or PIN, or suspect your Internet Banking/Mobile Banking account is stolen.
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Check SMS messages and other messages from the Bank in a timely manner and verify your transaction records. Inform the Bank immediately in case of any suspicious situations. |
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If you suspect a website, SMS or email that is not owned or sent by the Bank, leave it immediately and do not follow the instructions or click and open the hyperlinks, attachments or QR codes it provides. |
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The Bank will not contact customers by SMS or e-mail to request customers to provide or validate personal and transactional information such as User ID and PIN, account number, credit card number and SMS or email one-time password. |
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Access your account in a safe environment and avoid letting other people to see your screen as you enter confidential information. |
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Turn on security feature in your mobile phone to prevent others from accessing and using the device when you are not around. |
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Setup password for your mobile devices, to prevent unauthorized people stealing your personal data when your mobile devices is lost. |
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Use strong User ID and PIN. A good, strong User ID and PIN should meet all of
these criteria:
- Easy for you to remember, but difficult for others to guess,
- The length of the PIN must be EIGHT and
required to use a combination of letters and numeric characters
- Use THREE or more different characters,
e.g. b2a22aa2
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Do not use the same character for SIX times or more, e.g.
1111ab11
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Do not use SIX or
more consecutive characters (in alphabetical or reverse
alphabetical order), e.g. a123456t, fedcba11
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Do not use your User ID as your PIN
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Do not use a word found in the dictionary
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Do not use a User ID and PIN that is hard to
memorize so that you have to written it down
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Do not use easy accessible number or data such as
your birthday, ID number or personal telephone number as your User ID or PIN
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Protect your computer
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Do not install unlicensed software, which
may contain bugs or viruses. |
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Install anti-virus and anti-spyware
software and update the software regularly to ensure you
have the latest protection. |
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Install a personal firewall to help your
prevent unauthorized access and update the firewall regularly
to ensure you are covered with the latest protection.
For details, please contact your software vendor. |
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Install security updates and patches
to your operating systems or browser when they are made
available. They are designed to provide you with protection
from known possible security problems. |
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Reference: The Government's Cyber Security Information Portal
(http://www.cybersecurity.hk) |
Security Measures for the use of Internet Banking
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To ensure your protection, always exit
Internet Banking Services by using "logout" button. |
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Regularly check your account balances
and statements. If any discrepancies or suspicious transactions
found, report to us without delay. |
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Do not conduct Internet Banking
transaction using personal computers, which are available
for public access (e.g. Cyber Cafe). |
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Do NOT use a common computer in public area (e.g. Cyber Cafe) to login
Internet Banking services. |
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Only access the reliable wifi network. |
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Do NOT click any hyperlink in email which is link to the Internet Banking
services. |
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To prevent leakage of your login details, please make sure no one is
watching you when you are entering the login details. |
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Please check the previous record of login and logout time when using Internet
Banking services. |
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Please install and update the latest fire wall and anti-virus software
regularly. |
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Never leave the Internet Banking Services unattended after logging in. |
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Ensure the "File & Print sharing"
is disabled while online, especially if you are connecting
Internet through broadband connection. |
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You can decrease your daily transaction limit of Internet Banking Services to
reduce the loss as a result of your User ID and PIN being stolen. |
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You may verify the security certificate of our website by clicking the 'Lock'
icon at the browser's address bar, which a server certificate issued by DigiCert will appear
and the details validity of the certificate will be shown. |
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Please report to us without delay when you detect any unusual transactions or
observations like suspicious pop-up screens, abnormal Internet banking login steps etc. |
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You are strongly advised to do prompt checking of all relevant notifications
and accounts statements/advice from the Bank and any information about the date and time of
the last login to Internet banking (e.g.as shown in the notifications or upon login to
Internet banking). |
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Please set up proper dual controls and authorization before conducting
high-risk transactions to ensure your protection. |
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Internet
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If you suspect a website that is not
owned by the Bank, leave it immediately and do not follow
the instructions it provides. |
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Logout the service, close the browser and clear browser cache after a banking
session. |
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Do not leave your relevant devices
(e.g. personal computer, mobile phone or palm) unattended
in the middle of a session. |
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Do not browse other website by
opening a new session, while you are using Internet Banking
Services. |
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Do not use "Auto Complete" function provided by browser or other software to remember your User ID and PIN. |
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You should also check if the domain name
is one of the following |
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www.ocbc.com.hk |
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ebanking.ocbc.com.hk |
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velocity.ocbc.com |
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Do not access to the Bank's website through internet search engines or
suspicious pop-up windows. |
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Please always connect to a bank website by typing the authentic website
address into the browser or by bookmarking the genuine website for subsequent access. |
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Use encryption to protect your wireless network. |
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Please properly install and update other mobile apps and operating system of
mobile platforms. Avoid installing and updating any suspicious mobile apps or operating system
of mobile platforms from unknown sources. |
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Types of Threats when using Internet
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Fraudulent or spoof websites |
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Where customers are asked to input their
personal information, mistaking it to be the bank's genuine
website. |
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Phishing |
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Normally a spam e-mail containing a hyperlink
to a log-on page, which requests online banking passwords.
The page appears to be an official website but is actually
a spoof website. |
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Trojan software |
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A malicious code attached or embedded
in software that is planted in a customer's PC by a fraudster
to access the customer's personal information. A form
of Trojan is "key-logger" which monitor and
record the keystrokes when a person types on the keyboard(e.g.
User ID and PIN). This information can be passed back
to an unauthorized person. |
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Spyware |
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Any software that covertly gathers user
information through the user's Internet connection without
his or her knowledge, usually for advertising purposes.
Spyware applications are typically bundled as a hidden
component of freeware or shareware programs that can be
downloaded from the Internet; however, it should be noted
that the majority of shareware and freeware applications
do not come with spyware. Once installed, the spyware
monitors user activity on the Internet and transmits that
information in the background to someone else. Spyware
can also gather information about e-mail addresses and
even passwords and credit card numbers. |
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Website's identity authentications
We have introduced the latest security measures, EV SSL Certificate (Extended Validation SSL
Certificate), for website's identity verification. If you are accessing Internet Banking Services: |
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Before logging in, please ensure the Bank's name "OCBC Bank (Hong Kong) Limited" or “OCBC Velocity” is shown on the top left corner of the login page and the name is shown on the address bar when accessing through some of the browsers e.g. IE and Chrome. |
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Click the Bank's name on the address bar (for IE) or the lock icon (for Chrome/ Edge) to see the certificate's information. |
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You are under secure protection if the URL address starting with "https://"
or show the 'Lock' icon at the browser's address bar after log in Internet Banking. |
Security measures for the use of USB Security Token and PIN
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Ensure nobody is watching you while input your PIN of USB Security Token.
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Do Not keep any written record of the PIN near the USB
Security Token.
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Keep your PIN private and NEVER disclose
to anyone else including our staff. |
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Do Not allow others to use your USB Security Token and
PIN.
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Do Not use the same PIN of the USB Security Token of other
bank.
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Always contact us immediately if you lose your PIN or your USB Security
Token. |
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Use strong PIN. A good, strong PIN should meet all of these criteria:
- Easy for you to remember, but difficult for others to guess,
- The length of the PIN must be between EIGHT
and SIXTEEN characters that
consists of letters and numbers
- Case letters can be used to enhance security
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Do not use a word found in the dictionary
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Do not use a PIN that hard to memorize so that you
have to written it down
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Do not use easy accessible number or data such as
your birthday, ID number or personal telephone number as your PIN
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Always remove the USB Security Token [eCertificate] from your devices after
the certificate is used for accessing Internet banking. |
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Security Device
Please follow the guidelines below to protect your Security
Device for OCBC Bank Business Internet Banking: |
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Keep your Security Device in a safe and secured place all the time. |
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Store your Security Device in a dry and cool environment. Leaving your
Security Device in extremely high or low temperatures or water may cause problems with the
Security Device. |
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Do not open your Security Device or remove the battery or circuit board.
Request for replacement if your Security Device is running out of battery. |
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Never leave your Security Device unattended or exposed with the One-Time
Security Code displayed |
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Do not lend your Security Device to others. |
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Do not reveal your Security Device serial number or One-Time Security Code to
anyone. |
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Refer to FAQ – Security Device for
more details. |
For OCBC Velocity, Mobile Token and Biometric Authentication are supported and please follow the guidelines below:
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Avoid sharing your device with others and use your own mobile handset/ device for Mobile Banking Services, Mobile Token and Biometric Authentication. Do not leave your device unattended.
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When you log on to Mobile Banking Services, you should beware of whether anyone is trying to peek at your password. Do not leave your mobile handset unattended after logging on to OCBC Mobile banking. Always log off properly when you have finished using the services. |
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When you activate Biometric Authentication, any fingerprint/ facial map saved on your device can be used for Fingerprint Authentication or Facial Recognition. Therefore, you should only save your own fingerprint/ facial map on your device and should not allow any third-party fingerprint/ facial map to be saved on your device, or use other people's device to log on to your Mobile Banking Services. Do not leave your device unattended.
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Security Measures for the use of Mobile Banking
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Please download our bank apps from official App Store or Google Play by searching "OCBC Bank" or "OCBC Bank Business Mobile".
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Do Not save or store your login name and PIN in mobile phone. |
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Please set a hard-to-guess password and enable auto-lock for your mobile device.
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To avoid login Mobile Banking in a crowded area (e.g. train compartment).
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Prevent to share with others to use Mobile Banking in your mobile phone.
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Turn off wireless network functions (eg. Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC) which are not in use. If using Wi-Fi, please connect an encrypted network and remove any unnecessary connection settings.
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Do Not use any jailbroken or rooted mobile phone to login Mobile Banking, it will cause security loopholes.
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Please install and update the latest anti-virus software in mobile phone regularly.
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Please login and logout the Mobile Banking correctly after using.
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Please use the defaulted browsers provided by mobile phone.
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Please logout the Mobile Banking services when you are using another apps.
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Please properly install and update other mobile apps and operating system of mobile platforms. Avoid installing and updating any suspicious mobile apps or operating system of mobile platforms from unknown sources.
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Security measures for the use of Telematic Code and PIN of Telematic
Banking
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Ensure nobody is watching you while inputting your Telematic Code and PIN.
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Keep Telematic Code and PIN private and NEVER
disclose to anyone else including our staff and police. |
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Do Not allow others to use your Telematic Code and PIN.
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Do Not use the same PIN of the Telematic Banking Services
of other bank.
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Always contact us immediately if you lose your PIN, or suspect your Telematic
Banking account is stolen. |
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Use strong PIN. A good, strong PIN should meet all of these criteria:
- Easy for you to remember, but difficult for others to guess,
- The length of the PIN must be in EIGHT
numeric characters
- Use THREE or more different characters,
e.g. 12522552
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Do not use the same character for FIVE times or more, e.g.
11115721
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Do not use FIVE or
more consecutive characters (in alphabetical or reverse
alphabetical order), e.g. 81234596, 98765753
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Do not use your Telematic Code as your PIN
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Do not use a PIN that is hard to memorize so that
you have to written it down
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Do not use easy accessible number or data such as
your birthday, ID number or personal telephone number as your PIN
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Security measures for the use of ATM Card and PIN
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Destroy the PIN mailer after memorizing the PIN. |
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Do not write down the PIN and never keep any written record of the PIN with
your ATM card. |
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Change your PIN at any JETCO ATM regularly. |
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Avoid using easily accessible number such as personal data including your
birthday, ID number or personal telephone number etc. |
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Do not disclose your PIN to any person including any joint account holder,
the police and the bank staff. The Bank will never ask for your PIN by any means such as
email, SMS, phone, etc. |
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Do not send your PIN via email / SMS and never use the same PIN to access
other services. |
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Always stay alert when using ATMs. Cover the keypad with your hand with
entering the PIN, and reject any assistance from strangers. |
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Do not allow others to use your ATM card and PIN. |
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Be careful of any suspicious device on or near ATM and card reader slot
before using ATM (e.g. pinhole camera, card reader, etc.). |
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Stop the transaction and report to the Bank immediately if you observe the
PIN panel has been removed or loosened. |
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Remember to take back your ATM card after using ATM or POS terminal. |
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Count the banknotes immediately after cash withdrawal. Do not take the
banknotes or ATM card left at an ATM dispenser by another person. The banknotes or ATM card
will be automatically returned to the ATM. |
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Check account activity regularly to spot unusual transactions. |
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Immediately inform the Bank in case of any actual or suspected unauthorized
use of your ATM card and/or PIN, or your ATM card is stolen or lost. |
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To comply with the latest regulatory requirement of The Hong Kong Monetary
Authority to strengthen the security controls for ATM services, with effect from 1 March 2013,
the overseas ATM cash withdrawal (including cash advances) service of all ATM cards and credit
cards will be pre-set as "deactivated". Customers are required to activate Overseas ATM Cash
Withdrawal Service for their ATM cards and credit cards before using overseas ATM to withdraw
cash (including cash advances). No activation is required for cash withdrawal via JETCO ATMs
in Macau and China. |
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Please put your ATM/credit cards that are used for authenticating customer
identity at self-service terminals in safekeeping. |
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Two-factor Authentication
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Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) is now mandatary for Internet Banking Investment Services besides high-risk transactions (e.g. funds transfers to non-registered payee). |
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Please make sure you have updated mobile number & email record with us. |
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Our employee will ever ask you for your password or OTP (One-Time-Password). If you receive a call or email from someone claiming to be our employee, government official or even a member of law enforcement and they ask you for your password, ignore the call and contact us at Customer Service Hotline 3199 9188 immediately. |
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Refer to Two-factor Authentication for Internet Investment Servicesfor more
details |
Email
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The Bank will not ask for sensitive
account and personal information such as User IDs and
passwords via e-mails. |
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The Bank will not send e-mails
with embedded hyperlinks (including those presented as QR code) to transactional websites to
the customer for requesting enter or confirming any personal information and password. |
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Do not open Email attachment from
unknown, suspicious or unreliable sources and delete it
immediately. |
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Be aware of scam Emails which may pretend
to be sent from your trusted business partners and friends,
however they were designed to trap you into downloading
a virus or visiting a fraudulent website and disclosing
your sensitive information including your User ID and
PIN. |
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Do not send your User ID and PIN
or other sensitive personal or financial information via
Email. We always use encrypted sites that are secure to
receive the information. |
Security measures provided by the external parties
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Click here to learn more about digital security tips published by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority. |
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Click here to learn more about the latest cyber security and technology crime published by the Hong Kong Police. |
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Click here to learn more about the cyber security information provided by the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer. |
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By clicking the above links, you are now leaving the OCBC Bank Ltd website and entering a third party site. All the information you provide will be subject to confidentiality and security terms of the applicable third party site. OCBC Bank Ltd does not take responsibility for information you provide at such third party sites. |
Keep the Bank updated of your contact information
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To ensure the Bank can contact you in an efficient manner, please inform us
your latest contact phone number and/or correspondence address by submitting a Change of Address Form
to any of our branch. |
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