Protect yourself against Phishing

Pop Up Warning

I just received message from BDO via mybdo.com.ph about phishing. I also notice some warning every time I went to China Bank website; there is pop up message on the screen. As I read both messages, it informs the BDO and Chinabank users who have online accounts to avoid and ignore the counterfeit emails they received. These counterfeit emails are known as phishing. It is counterfeit email because someone claims to be legitimate and trustworthy entity in order to deceive the recipient in revealing confidential data such as account password, credit card numbers, and bank accounts information. The website, where you have been directed, is not real or official website even they do look similar. People responsible for phishing created fake websites to steal the recipient's confidential information.

Guide from BDO

BDO official e-mail Communication

About this official e-mail communication, BDO's control is tight since they will only inform their users via BDO Retail Internet Banking. It means that if you receive an email claiming that it is from BDO, it is definitely a phishing (i.e., @gmail, @yahoo @hotmail, etc). However, there is an exception. That is if you inquire at their official website. BDO customer service representative will send you an email as a response (xxxxx@bdo.com.ph).

4 Indications to check Chinabank's Authenticity/ Log In Page

HTTPS indicates that the site you have visited is safe and secured. You can always see "HTTPS" on logging in at bank's website and using paypal services.