FINANCIAL REGULATORS- CYBERSECURITY ALERTS
- FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE UNIT OF T&T: The Financial Intelligence Unit of Trinidad and Tobago (FIUTT) is alerting the Public to be aware of “Smishing”, a form of phishing where fraudsters send deceptive text messages that appear to be from legitimate organisations. These messages often prompt You to click on malicious links or share sensitive/confidential information, such as bank details or passwords or pin#. It’s crucial to remain vigilant, verify the authenticity of any unexpected messages, and avoid engaging with suspicious content to protect yourself from financial loss and identity theft.
- CENTRAL BANK OF T&T: The Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago initiated a public education series on Cybersecurity. This series outlines key cybercrimes such as phishing, identity theft, internet fraud and banking fraud. Visit: https://www.central-bank.org.tt/cybersafe for more information and how to protect yourself and your loved ones.
Advisory to the Public – Online Scams
Advisory to Financial Institutions – Obtaining Loans by False Pretense (Loan Fraud)
Investor Alert – Deceptive Email and Misuse of TTSEC’s Name