Financial Education
#BanksNeverAskThat
Every day, thousands of people fall victim to fraudulent emails, texts and calls from scammers pretending to be their bank. Together with American Bankers Association, Midstates Bank is working to change that by raising awareness within our communities to prevent fraud.
Phishing is the most reported cyber scam. If a hacker was pretending to be your bank, would you be able to tell? Think that call, text, or email might be a trick? Review these red flags, because #BanksNeverAskThat.
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Phishing Email
Ever received an email
asking for your bank
account number?
It's probably a scam, because #BanksNeverAskThat.
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Suspicious Text
A spammy text that looks
and sounds like your bank
and asks you to click a
suspicious link? It's a scam.
#BanksNeverAskThat
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Urgent Phone Call
Your bank calls to verify
your account number?
Nope. #BanksNeverAskThat.
Hang up, and call your
local branch directly.
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Pro tips to lock down accounts before scammers strike.
- Set up multi-factor authentication on your bank and email login.
- Use random or complex passwords.
- Call your bank directly, or log in to your account, to verify messages or emails received.
- Keep your browser up-to-date with the latest defenses, like virus protection and malware alerts.
Watch and Learn
Worried about phishing scams? Learn how to spot scams with tips from this video.
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