The SMS urges you to click a fake link to verify and unblock your account. Do not click on the link or provide any information.
- The message claims to be from NAB stating your account has been blocked due to suspected fraudulent funds.
- It asks you to click on a link to unlock or verify your personal information.
- This link takes you to a fake NAB login page asking for your NAB login details and additional personal information.
SMS phishing examples
How to protect yourself
- NAB is stopping the use of links in unexpected texts to customers to reduce the impact of scams. If you get an unexpected text message claiming to be from NAB, do not click on it. It’s likely a scam.
- If you have received this type of text message, please forward it to 0476 220 003 (047 NAB 0003) or take a screenshot, email it to phish@nab.com.au and then delete the text message.
- If you have clicked the link and submitted information after receiving this type of text message, contact us on 13 22 65 or visit your nearest NAB branch immediately.
