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

By Christopher Fam

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Wednesday, 22 Mar 2023
2:30 PM MYT

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