By: Scott Leighton, Nebraska Market President, Bankers Trust (BankersTrust.com/Locations/Nebraska)
Every day, thousands of individuals and businesses across the country receive emails, text messages and phone calls from fraudsters pretending to be their bank. These scams are increasingly sophisticated and even the most vigilant among us can become targets. At Bankers Trust, we take seriously our responsibility to help customers recognize and avoid these threats.
Bankers Trust is proud to partner with the American Bankers Association’s #BanksNeverAskThat campaign. This nationwide effort reminds consumers what information banks will and won’t ask you to provide.
10 things #BanksNeverAsk you to do:
Log in with a link via email
Help with an “investigation”
Move money to other accounts
Take urgent action by using scare tactics
Read back text codes on a phone call
Verify your online banking username or password over the phone or by text
Provide your full Social Security Number over the phone or by text
Provide your PIN number just to “verify who you are”
Click suspicious links or open unexpected attachments
Provide your account number, PIN, or address during a phone call or text initiated by the bank
Remember, don’t fall for a fake! Spot suspicious texts, emails and phone calls by knowing the things your bank would never ask.
If you think you have been impacted by a scam, contact your bank right away. Check your recent transactions and change your online banking passwords. If you shared personal information, like your SSN or bank account number, go to IdentifyTheft.gov to see what steps to take, including how to monitor your credit.
At Bankers Trust, safeguarding your financial information is a top priority. As banks continue to invest in advanced security measures, consumer awareness remains a strong defense against fraud. We’re committed to empowering consumers with the knowledge and tools to help protect themselves. When we all stay informed and cautious, we build a stronger, safer financial community.
For businesses, Bankers Trust offers products and services to help you grow and protect your money, including a full suite of sophisticated cash management and fraud mitigation tools. Contact our team to learn more.
To stay up to date with strategies to protect yourself from the latest financial scams, visit the Bankers Trust Education Center at BankersTrust.com/Locations/Nebraska for more resources.