Stop Scammers & Protect Yourself

Ever received an email asking for your bank account number? It's probably a scam, because #BanksNeverAskThat.

Have you ever received an email that appeared to be from your bank, but it asked you to click a suspicious link? Nice try scammer. #BanksNeverAskThat

We all get spammy texts. But what if it looks and sounds like your bank? Here's one way to tell it's a scam: it asks you to click a suspicious link. #BanksNeverAskThat.

Have you ever received an urgent text message, one that claimed to be from your bank, that asked you to call them at a new number? It's probably a scam, 'cause #BanksNeverAskThat.

Would your bank call you to verify your password? Nope. #BanksNeverAskThat. Just hang up, and call the number on the back of your card.

Would your bank call you to verify your account number? Nope. #BanksNeverAskThat. Just hang up, and call the number on the back of your card.

Banks will never send you a text or email that asks you to click a suspicious link.

Scam emails, texts, and calls may pressure, or even threaten you, to respond. Just ignore it, and call your bank directly.

Your bank will never ask you to provide confidential information (your account number, SSN, name, address, password, etc.) in emails or text messages. Your bank will only ask for confidential information to verify your identity when you call their toll-free Customer Service numbers.

Some fraudsters may reach out to you by phone. They can fake the caller ID to make it look like the call is from your bank, and may even know your name. So how can you tell whether a caller is the real deal? It’s simple. Your bank will never call you and ask you for your account information. If you didn't initiate the phone call, just hang up and call the number on the back of your card.

Fraudulent texts and emails often have typos. Real banks use spell check.