DHAKA, Nov 5, 2025 (BSS)- Police have called upon people not to share mobile banking or bank card PIN number with others as reports surfaced that fraudsters are cloning the National Emergency Service number 999 to deceive citizens and collect PIN numbers of mobile banking accounts such as bKash, Nagad, and Rocket. 

In a press statement issued today, police have clarified that 999 is strictly for emergency services like police, fire service, and ambulance,- and never requests for personal banking details or PIN numbers.

Two such fraud incidents occurred at 10 am today, the release said.

In one case, a fraudster from Arpur Baganpara under Kashiadanga Police Station in Rajshahi Metropolitan cloned the 999 number and attempted to obtain the PIN of a victim’s Nagad account. 

The victim immediately reported the matter to the National Emergency Service 999. Following this, 999 contacted Kashiadanga Police Station, and the incident was officially recorded as the General Diary (GD) for further legal action.

In another case, a scammer impersonating him as a 999 operator, called a person and told him that a case has been filed against him. The caller demanded money from him and sought his bKash account details.

Authorities have urged the people not to share their mobile banking or bank card PIN numbers with anyone under any circumstances. 

Police requested the citizens to remain vigilant against such fraudulent activities and promptly report to the nearest police station or the National Emergency Service 999 about any such incident.