NIC Asia Bank Scam Alert: Bank Warns Customers About Fake KYC Links

12th March 2026, Kathmandu

NIC Asia Bank has issued a critical security warning regarding a wave of sophisticated phishing attacks targeting its customer base in Nepal. Cybercriminals are currently disseminating fraudulent messages via SMS and email, masquerading as legitimate bank or Nepal Rastra Bank notifications. These messages urge customers to click on external links to update their Know Your Customer (KYC) details. The bank has explicitly clarified that these messages are malicious, designed to capture sensitive credentials, and has urged all account holders to ignore such communications immediately.