Scammers send messages with an urgent warning that your account will be restricted unless information is confirmed. The message includes the bank’s logo and a link to update information. Don’t click the link – it’s a phishing scam! Here are tips to avoid this scam:
– Verify bank alerts by logging in to your bank’s app or website.
– Contact your bank using a trusted number.
– Avoid suspicious links! Banks rarely send links by email or text.
– Stop and think before you act! Fraudsters rely on alarming messages to force you to act quickly.
If you know someone who has been scammed, report the scam to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov and to the FBI at ic3.gov.
