WhatsApp messages have been going around, targeting bank users to get a hold of their accounts. If you’ve lived in Dubai a while, you must already be familiar with this scam- which has woefully returned.

The Dubai Police even issued a warning on Tuesday asking bank customers to type their bank’s website address into their web browser, instead of clicking on a link sent via an SMS.

The swarm of fake messages have been going around again

People have been receiving an SMS informing them that their ATM has been blocked due to a lack of update, either via Emirates ID or otherwise.

At most, the language used in the messages do appear to be false. But beware because other messages could look just as legitimate as the real thing.

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For the moment, the best you can do is stick to the banks’ original website link.

Protect yourself from the hackers, peeps

• Make sure you keep up-to-date with your personal details, keep your personal information safe unless you’re at the bank, or on an official website or app.

• Don’t click on links from SMS messages

• If someone calls and asks you for your PIN to update your details and avoid an account closure, hang up immediately and block the number.

Report it to the police soon after too.