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𝐀 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭! 🤝 𝐌𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐦𝐚 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤 (𝐌𝐓𝐁 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤) is proud to announce our new partnership with the 𝐑𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐘𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐨𝐧 (𝐑𝐂𝐂𝐘). We've formalized our shared vision for a thriving, sustainable Myanmar through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed at Melia Hotel, Grand Ballroom. This strategic alliance is designed to uplift communities and boost economic growth. Our joint efforts will span critical areas such as education, healthcare, disaster relief, environmental preservation, and fostering local economic development. The agreement was officially signed by Daw Theingi Lin, MTB Bank's Executive Director, and Daw May Myat Mon Win, RCCY's President, witnessed by U Win Lwin, MTB Bank's CEO, and U Than Htut, RCCY's Club Secretary. We're not just banking on success; we're investing in a brighter, more resilient future for Myanmar. Create Your World With MTB သင့်အနာဂတ်ဖန်တီးဖို့ MTB နဲ့လက်တွဲစို့

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1. Important Information Regarding Online Scams With the advancement of technology and the increasing use of social networks, the proliferation of online-based scams has become a significant problem for the public today. 2. What is an Online Scam? An online scam refers to deceiving and defrauding the public of money or personal information by utilizing online platforms such as telephones, social networks, websites, applications, and internet banking. It has been observed that commonly used services like Mobile Banking and Mobile Pay are increasingly being used as mediums for these scams. 3. Top 5 Most Common Online Scam Types The most prominent online scam types include: * 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐮𝐝: Scams that obtain information by using fake applications, websites, or Facebook pages. * 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐮𝐝: Scams where individuals impersonate employees of banks, financial institutions, or mobile money service providers. * 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐮𝐝: Scams that involve building intimate relationships online to defraud victims. * 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 / 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐮𝐝: Scams that use business transactions or investment opportunities as a pretext for deception. * 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐦: Scams that promise job opportunities to defraud victims. 4. Other Online Scam Methods Other observed online scam methods include: * Fraudulent solicitations for donations. * Scams by creating fake online shop accounts and approaching buyers under genuine online shop live sales. * Scams by creating fake accounts impersonating fortune-tellers or ritual specialists and repeatedly demanding money transfers. * Scams by creating fake consultant accounts, obtaining personal information, and then extorting or defrauding victims. * Scams that entice victims with promises of lucky draws by impersonating event invitations. * Scams by impersonating administrative authorities and threatening victims. 5. Characteristics and Behavior of Scammers * Operate in groups rather than individually. * Include individuals proficient in IT. * Create fake webpages and applications. * Present themselves in a way that inspires trust. * In some cases, victims are forced to participate through intimidation. 6. Recommendations to Prevent Online Scams * Do not easily provide personal information (CSC, Password) to anyone. * Do not download unknown applications. * Only trust and communicate with verified organizations or individuals. * Do not fully trust someone until you have verified their KYC (Know Your Customer) information. * Do not easily follow advice from unknown or unfamiliar individuals. * Do not easily access online links sent by unknown individuals.

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MTB Bank is sharing the Central Bank of Myanmar's Financial Intelligence Unit's critical alert: "Beware of Fake ID Cards and Online Scams." We want all citizens to be aware and protect themselves from fraudsters.

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Fraudsters are employing various methods to commit financial scams. Currently, a prevalent and dangerous scam involves the use of fake National Registration Cards (NRCs) to steal important personal information online, leading to unwanted financial losses. Therefore, MTB Bank wishes to share crucial self-protection guidelines with all its existing and new customers to help them stay vigilant. Points to Note to Prevent Misuse of Your NRC and Personal Information by Fraudsters Online (checkmark)Sharing your NRC is akin to putting yourself at risk. (checkmark)Protecting your personal information is your own responsibility. (checkmark)It's important to be aware that using fake NRCs can drag you into legal problems. (checkmark)You should only use a genuine NRC. Ways to Prevent Your NRC from Being Misused (checkmark)Do not give your NRC to anyone except for legitimate business purposes. (checkmark)Do not unnecessarily make copies of your NRC and give them to unrelated parties. (checkmark)Do not share your NRC and personal information online. MTB Bank advises all its users to contact the MTB Bank Call Center at 09 682 682 682 if they encounter any suspicious situations to prevent unwanted financial losses. Create Your World With MTB သင့်အနာဂတ်ဖန်တီးဖို့ 𝐌𝐓𝐁 နဲ့လက်တွဲစို့ #MyanmaTourismBank #MTBBank #ScamAwareness #NRC #IdentityTheft #OnlineFraud #StayAlert

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**Myanma Tourism Bank and MoneyGram partner to empower Myanmar’s migrant workers with seamless global remittances**  **YANGON, MYANMAR – June 3, 2025** – Myanma Tourism Bank (MTB) is thrilled to unveil an exciting partnership with MoneyGram, a leading global payments network for consumers, businesses and communities. Following approval from the Central Bank of Myanmar, this groundbreaking collaboration is set to transform how Myanmar’s migrant workers abroad send money home.   For the millions of Myanmar workers building lives overseas, this partnership is a meaningful change. By blending MoneyGram’s  digital and physical money transfer network with MTB’s trusted local reach, families in Myanmar can now receive funds faster, safer, and with unparalleled ease at any MTB branch or through innovative digital channels.   **Why This Matters for You**:  - **Heartfelt Connection**: Send money home to your loved ones in minutes, ensuring they feel your support no matter the distance. - **Effortless Access**: Pick up funds at participating MTB branches across Myanmar, from bustling Yangon to remote townships. - **Security**: Trust MoneyGram’s innovative platform and MTB’s commitment to safe, reliable transfers. - **Innovative Options**: Choose from a variety of payment methods via MoneyGram Online, the company’s website and mobile app, or visit one of MoneyGram’s over 440,000 global locations to send money anytime, anywhere. - **Affordable and Transparent**: Enjoy competitive rates and transparent fees, so more of your hard-earned money reaches your family.   “At MTB, we understand the sacrifices our migrant workers make to support their families. This partnership with MoneyGram is our commitment to make sending money home as simple and meaningful as possible,” said Win Lwin (Mr.), Chief Executive officer. “We’re not just transferring funds—we’re delivering hope and connection.”   “MoneyGram is honored to partner with MTB to empower Myanmar’s global workforce,” said Vijay Raj Poduval (Mr.), Regional Head - Southeast Asia of MoneyGram. “Together, we’re connecting the world by making the movement of money across borders seamless, affordable and secure for everyone.”   This partnership marks a bold step toward financial inclusion, offering Myanmar’s migrant workers a modern, reliable way to support their loved ones. Whether it’s funding education, healthcare, or daily needs, MTB and MoneyGram are here to make every kyat count.   **About Myanma Tourism Bank (MTB)**  Myanma Tourism Bank is a trailblazer in Myanmar’s financial sector, dedicated to innovative, customer-first solutions that uplift communities and drive progress. From banking to tourism-focused e-commerce, MTB is redefining what’s possible.   **About MoneyGram**  MoneyGram connects the world by making the movement of money across borders seamless, affordable and secure for everyone. Each year, the company serves more than 50 million people in over 200 countries and territories, processing over $150 billion USD annually. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with offices in 36 countries, MoneyGram is globally recognized for its high-performance culture and has been honored as a Top Workplaces USA award winner for four consecutive years.     **For More Information, Contact**:  Kay Thwe Than (Mrs.) Assistant General Manager, Myanma Tourism Bank 📧 kaythwethan@mtb-bank.com 📞 +959 5029139

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"Save Lives with Your Blood" On 1 April 2025, employees of the MTB Bank family rolled up their sleeves to donate blood at blood banks in Yangon and Mandalay, bringing hope to survivors of the devastating earthquake in Myanmar. During the donation process, at exactly 12:51 PM Myanmar Standard Time, a one-minute moment of silence was observed as a national tribute to mourn the tragedy. In addition to providing timely blood donations essential for the treatment of earthquake victims, MTB Bank is also making efforts to supply urgent humanitarian aid, including medicines, food, essential supplies, and rescue equipment. The bank is fully committed to ensuring that these relief materials reach the affected communities as quickly as possible.

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