Security

Announcement

Get extra protection for your money

Digital scams are on the rise. Give your savings an added layer of security with the all-new UOB LockAway Account^TM and transfer in money to keep it locked away from digital scams.

Add on the UOB LockAway Account today for greater peace of mind, for money you don’t need everyday access to. Any withdrawal of funds must be done in-person at any of our UOB branches in Singapore.

Lock away any amount. No minimum, no maximum, no fall-below fees.

Insured up to S$75k by SDIC.

Announcement

Your payment and bank accounts are for your own use only.

• Do not disclose your payment accounts/credentials to anyone else.
• Do not let anyone else access, operate or control your payment accounts.
• Do not receive or transfer money for anyone else using your payment accounts, unless you know him/her and know where he/she is.

Alert

Received a suspicious email about unusual account activities from an suspicious email domain?

Verify the identity of the email sender by hovering over the sender’s name. The sender’s name may not match the email address. Be vigilant as scammers may be spoofing our UOB official email address to do so.

Alert

Received a suspicious call from someone claiming to be from UOB asking about fraudulent transactions such as a Telegraphic Transfer?

Be vigilant as scammers may be spoofing our UOB official phone numbers to do so.

Alert

Is this a fake UOB banking app?

Beware of scammers asking you to download a fake UOB MightyBiz app. This is a malware that will steal your personal and banking details when installed on your phone.

Announcement

How UOB protects you against malware scams

Malware scams are on the rise. As part of our ongoing efforts to ensure a safe and secure banking experience for you, we will be progressively enhancing our existing anti-scam security features to protect you from malware scams. Read on to find out more.

Alert

Is this a legitimate invite from UOB?

Watch out for a fake invitation to attend a Meet and Greet session with Taylor Swift. This is untrue and is not issued by UOB. Call our dedicated 24/7 Fraud Hotline at 6255 0160 if unsure.

Alert

Is this a legitimate document from UOB?

Be on high alert for scammers posing as UOB employees with fake signatures or documents scamming you to transfer money to them. Call our dedicated 24/7 Fraud Hotline at 6255 0160 if unsure.

Alert

Received a screenshot of a PayNow receipt as “evidence” of a transaction?

PayNow transfers are immediate. Always verify the transaction through UOB Personal Internet Banking or UOB TMRW app. Scammers may forge a PayNow transfer receipt as proof of payment when there is no actual payment made, to deceive you into transferring your funds.

Alert

Is this a loans scam?

Watch out for scammers who impersonate licensed money lenders, with the use of documents purportedly issued by UOB, to deceive you into thinking you are signing a legitimate loan agreement. These fraudsters will also request you to make money transfers and claim that they are for “transaction fees” or “loan account activation” purposes.

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Are these tickets from an authorised seller?

Watch out for scammers who claim that they are selling UOB Presale or UOB Reserved Tickets On-Sale to the upcoming Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour in Singapore and will trick you into providing your personal or banking details to “purchase” them on unverified links. Purchase tickets only from Ticketmaster, the authorised seller.

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Be on high alert for an impersonation scam

Scammers posed as UOB employees will trick you into providing your personal/internet banking details. Call our dedicated 24/7 Fraud Hotline 62550160 if unsure.

Announcement

Stay alert and protect yourself from online scams

Test your knowledge on scams with The Scam Buster Quiz by the National Crime Prevention Council.