Scammers are out there looking for people to steal from. One of the information they use is the Bank Verification Number (BVN). In addition, they use information like Date of Birth (DOB).
- Scammers can easily get your information from unauthorized loan websites.
- Some people can put out their numbers on social media so you can call them to lure you to provide your banking details.
- scammers can also create fake email addresses like that of banks to lure you to send your information there.
- Fraudster can also get your information from disposed of bank documents.
- Your BVN can also be derived from your lost phone therefore you shouldn’t store your BVN on your phone.
