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Do not share your banking information or verification codes: CPA cautions consumers in Oman

The Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) has issued a cautionary notice, advising consumers not to share their banking information or verification codes under any circumstances.

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Thursday, October 23, 2025

MUSCAT – The Authority stressed that it never requests card details or one-time passwords (OTP) from consumers. Any such requests received via phone calls, text messages, or emails should be treated as fraudulent attempts.


According to the Authority, financial refunds are only processed through direct deposit. At no point will Authority employees make telephone requests or demands for personal or payment data.

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