Hong Leong Bank adds 'emergency lock' and 'cooling off period' security features to HLB Connect


The emergency lock can be triggered from the browser or mobile app, and the steps can be found on the bank’s website. — HLB

PETALING JAYA: Hong Leong Bank has introduced "emergency lock" and "cooling-off period" features for its HLB Connect online banking service.

Customers who suspect that they have fallen victim to a scam or believe that their banking account has been compromised can activate the "emergency lock" to prevent transactions from being conducted on its online service and app.

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