KUWAIT: According to Kuwaiti daily Al Anba, the incident occurred when the 69-year-old victim received a call from the scammer claiming he was investigating attempts to hack the elderly man’s bank account. Believing the caller’s fabricated identity, the victim disclosed sensitive details, including his card number, PIN, and a bank-issued OTP.

The victim said that he provided the caller with his card number, as well as the PIN and the OTP number he received from the bank. The victim also told the authorities that his balance was reduced to zero through a banking transaction, and that his balance then became 4 dinars.

Security sources have emphasized that neither Kuwaiti banks nor law enforcement officers contact customers to request personal banking details or intervene remotely to prevent hacking. Investigations into the theft are ongoing.

This incident highlights a growing fraud trend in Kuwait despite regular public warnings. In February, Kuwaiti authorities disrupted significant cyberattacks targeting telecom towers and banks, arresting an international group of Chinese nationals involved.

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