Online Security Alert – Beware of Phishing Emails
Please be aware of several phishing attempts targeting seafarers seeking to gain access to personal information and bank details.
It is important to know that trusted organizations will never ask you to take sensitive actions or share personal or account information through email links.
To protect your account:
✅ Always check the sender’s email address carefully
✅ Do not click on suspicious links received by email or messages
✅ Beware of urgent request for payment or messages claiming an account will be suspended
✅ Payment card or banks will never ask you to confirm your details or access your account through an email link
✅ Avoid requests to verify banking or payroll details
✅ Use only the official Application and trusted communication channels
✅ Report any suspicious activity immediately
What to do if you receive a suspicious message:
- Do not click any links or open attachments
- Do not provide your login details, passwords, OTP codes, or personal information
- Take a screenshot of the message and report it immediately
- If you have already clicked a suspicious link or shared any information, contact Support center without delay and inform your company representative
Report suspicious activity through official channels:
- Crew Support Centre
- Your company’s designated contact person / CMP or Crew Coordinator
Your attention and awareness are the best protection against fraud.
Stay alert. Think before you click. Protect yourself online.
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