Online banking theft cases have taken a new turn with a scam involving a message that reads: “Your bank card is disabled.” A Bedoun became the latest victim of this scheme, losing his entire bank balance of 4,784 dinars within minutes. The Public Prosecutor has classified the case as a felony and has ordered an investigation. Detectives have been assigned to take the necessary steps to apprehend the perpetrator, who is likely part of a network specializing in online banking theft.

In the case, titled “Online banking fraud,” a 41-year-old victim reported to the Al-Sulaibiya Investigation Department that he received a text message from a local mobile number. The message claimed: “Your bank card has been disabled; please call +**+.” Believing it to be legitimate, he called the number and reported a problem with his bank card. The person on the other end asked for his bank details to resolve the issue, which he provided. Shortly after, he discovered that 4,784 dinars had been withdrawn from his account in nine separate transactions. The victim stated that he did not authorize these transactions and added that he does not know who committed the theft. The case has been officially recorded.

A security source has emphasized the importance of not responding to calls from individuals or groups posing as bank employees and requesting data updates. The Ministry of Interior and banks do not contact customers by phone to ask for bank details or update cards. Additionally, both Kuwaitis and expats are advised to avoid unreliable websites and suspicious links, as these can give scammers access to personal banking information.