Every day, thousands of people fall victim to fraudulent calls from scammers pretending to be their bank. Here are signs to know that the phone call is a scam:
* Unusual Caller ID – Caller ID can be spoofed, but legitimate calls from your bank likely display an official number or a known identifier.
* Asking for Personal Information – Banks will not ask for your account number, PIN, one-time passcode, or password.
* Scare Tactics – If the caller pressures you, just hang up and call the number on the back of your bank card or from the bank’s website.
* Calling You Unexpectedly – Banks normally reach out after you initiated contact first. Be skeptical of calls you receive out of the blue. If you receive a call that seems to be a scam, simply hang up or end the call. For more tips, videos, and an interactive quiz to find out what kind of “Scam Slayer” you are, visit BanksNeverAskThat.com
