The Management of Access Bank has drawn attention to a message impersonating the Bank’s official handle which is currently circulating on social media and WhatsApp and it says the message is false and misleading.
In a statement, the bank reassured is customers, partners, stakeholders, and the public that Access Bank is safe, financially strong, and fully operational across its subsidiaries, as services continue to run seamlessly, stressing that it remains committed to serving its customers with the highest standards of excellence.
The bank said it is working closely with the relevant regulatory and law enforcement authorities to identify those responsible for creating and spreading this false information to cause panic and business disruption. Appropriate legal action will be taken in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
The bank also reminded members of the public that creating, publishing, and disseminating false information capable of causing public alarm, damaging reputations, or undermining confidence in institutions constitutes an offence under Section 24 of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) (Amendment) Act, 2024.
It advised anyone who receives a false and misleading message not to share or forward it. Instead, they should be disregarded, while the public should rely only on information communicated through Access Bank’s official and verified channels.
The Management thanked customers, partners, and stakeholders for their continued trust and confidence in Access Bank.
