Scammers use email or text messages to try to steal your passwords, account numbers, or social security numbers. If they get your information, they could gain access to your email, bank, or other accounts. Or, they could sell your information to other scammers. Scammers launch thousands of phishing attacks like these every day — and they’re often successful.
Scammers often update their tactics to keep up with the latest news or trends, but here are some common tactics used in phishing emails or text messages. A scammer might:
Phishing scams can happen via email, text, phone or person-to-person payment apps and often have real consequences for people who give scammers their information, including identity theft.
If you receive an email or a text message asking you to click on a link or open an attachment, answer this question:
Do I have an account with the company or know the person who contacted me?
If the answer is “No,” it could be a phishing scam.
If the answer is “Yes,” contact the bank or company using their real contact information from a website, statement or the back of a card — not the information from the message. Scammers may spoof or mimic a bank or company’s information to make it appear like the message is coming from a trusted contact.
If you think a scammer has your information, like your social security number, credit card, or bank account number, contact us immediately at 888.769.3796. The Federal Trade Commission also offers steps you can take based on the information you lost at IdentityTheft.gov.
For additional tips on keeping your information safe, visit our Security Tips or contact your advisor.
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