CBN Warns Customers Not To Share PINs, Passwords

The Central Bank of Nigeria has warned banking customers to safeguard their financial information and avoid sharing personal banking details with anyone.

The apex bank issued the advisory as the world marks Global Money Week, amid growing cases of fraud and scams targeting bank customers.

In a message shared on its official social media platform, the bank urged customers to protect their financial data, including personal identification numbers and online banking passwords.

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“Protect your money by protecting your information. As we mark Global Money Week 2026, remember: your PINs, passwords, and banking details should never be shared with anyone, not even someone claiming to be from your bank. Stay alert. Stay safe.”

The bank noted that fraudsters often impersonate bank officials through phone calls, text messages, or emails in attempts to obtain confidential banking information from unsuspecting customers.

Global Money Week is an annual international campaign designed to promote financial literacy, encourage responsible money management, and strengthen consumer protection awareness across participating countries.