Do You Know What Phishing Looks Like?
Fraud Education
September 29, 2023
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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 online and mobile banking, the problem is only growing worse. In fact, the Federal Trade Commission’s report on fraud estimates that American consumers lost a staggering $8.8 billion to phishing scams and other fraud in 2022—an increase of more than 65% over 2021.
It’s time to put scammers in their place.
Online scams aren’t so scary when you know what to look for. And at First Bank, we’re committed to helping you spot them as an extra layer of protection for your account. We’ve joined 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:
You’ve probably seen some of these scams before, but that doesn’t stop a scammer from trying. For tips, videos, and other resources to help you keep phishing criminals at bay, make sure to frequently visit our Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram pages. We will be sharing information on cybersecurity and the Banks Never Ask That campaign throughout the month of October.
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