The New Zealand Bankers' Association is warning people about a phone scam that asks for personal information.

People have reported receiving unsolicited calls from an organisation called the Bankers' Association of New Zealand claiming to be doing a customer satisfaction survey and asking after personal information.

New Zealand Bankers' Association chief executive Karen Scott-Howman​ said people should not engage with the caller.

"They do not represent the New Zealand Bankers' Association and are highly likely trying to obtain personal information for criminal purposes."

She said people should never give out personal information to unsolicited calls, including the full name, date of birth, bank account details, PINs and passwords.

The association would never ask for confidential information like passwords.

"If in doubt, just hang up," Scott-Howman said.

Scams can be reported to the Department of Internal Affairs.

This media release was originally sourced from Stuff.