Don't Fall Victim to Fraudulent Emails, Texts, or Calls from Scammers
Every day, thousands of people fall victim to fraudulent emails, texts and calls from scammers pretending to be their bank. And in this time of expanded use of digital banking, the problem is only growing worse.
It’s time to put scammers in their place.
Online and phone scams aren’t so scary when you know what to look for. And at Peoples State Bank, we’re committed to helping you spot them as an extra layer of protection for your account. We’ve partnered with the American Bankers Association and banks across the country in a nationwide effort to fight phishing—one scam at a time.
We want every bank customer to become a pro at spotting a phishing scam—and stop bank impostors in their tracks. It starts with these four words: Banks Never Ask That. Because when you know something sounds suspicious, you’ll be less likely to be fooled.
These four phishing scams are full of red flags:
- Phone Call: Would your bank ever call you to verify your account number or share sensitive information? No! Banks Never Ask That. If you’re ever in doubt that the caller is legitimate, just hang up and call the bank directly at a number you trust.
- Text Message: If you receive a text message from someone claiming to be your bank asking you to sign in, or offer up your personal information, it’s a scam. Banks Never Ask That.
- Email: Watch out for emails that ask you to click a suspicious link or provide personal information. The sender may claim to be someone from your bank, but it’s a scam. Banks Never Ask That.
- Payment Apps: Beware of text messages from someone claiming to be your bank saying your account has been hacked. The scammer may ask you to send money to a new account they’ve created for you, but that’s a scam! Banks Never Ask That.
You’ve probably seen some of these scams before, but that doesn’t stop a scammer from trying. It's best to stay educated and alert! And of course, we're here to help you. If you receive a suspicious request or have concerns, call us at 888.929.9902!
Additionally, for tips, videos and games to help you keep phishing criminals at bay, visit www.BanksNeverAskThat.com.