Stay Safe from Scams with These Tips
Every day regular people like you lose their hard-earned money with scams. Don’t fall for fake — learn how to spot shady texts, emails, and phone calls by knowing the things your bank would never ask.
Text Message Scams
- Slow down and think before you act
- Don’t click links
- Never send personal information
- Delete the message
Mobile Payment App Scams
- Be wary of texts or calls about payment apps
- Use payment apps to pay people you know and trust only (like your friends and family)
- Raise the alarm on urgent payment requests or requests for additional money if the payment transaction isn’t going through
- Avoid unusual payment methods
Phone Call Scams
- Don’t rely on caller ID
- Never give your personal, private and sensitive information to a caller
- Watch out for a false sense of urgency
- Hang up, even if it sounds legit
Email Scams
- Avoid clicking suspicious links
- Watch for scare tactics
- Look for attachments and typos
- Be skeptical of every email
- Think before you click
