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Has the online banking function of People’s Bank been outsourced?

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FactSeeker observed that various posts are being exchanged through private social media accounts stating that People’s Bank conducts digital transactions and online banking.

by Anonymous |

November 29, 2023

In this regard, FactSeeker observed that many people had requested to provide necessary facilities without proper investigation and their personal information had been shared through them.

Upon further investigation, it was discovered that these posts were shared using individual social media profiles.
When Fact Seeker looked into whether the People’s Bank’s official social media accounts had been used to spread such a message, it was further confirmed that nothing had been shared.

Later, in the inquiry made by Fact seeker called 0112 481 481, the number for the public sector of People’s Bank, who emphasized that the online banking of People’s Bank has not been handed over to an external party.

Also, the public sector of People’s Bank revealed that various complaints have been received that an organized group is working to obtain people’s information by claiming to provide digital services of People’s Bank.

People’s Bank has not given anything related to digital banking to any third party and has requested that people do not give their personal information to the traffickers.

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