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Banks Never Ask That
Every day, thousands of people fall victim to fraudulent emails, texts and calls from scammers pretending to be their bank, a loved one, the government or law enforcement. And in this time of expanded use of online and mobile banking, the problem is only growing.
Jewett City Savings Bank has partnered with the American Bankers Association to provide resources so you can better protect yourself and your finances through their annual Banks Never Ask That campaign.
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Look out for these red flags
Criminals are skilled at tricking you — convincing you to trust them, pay them and act fast. But scams aren’t so scary when you know what to look for.
- You’re pressured to log into or send money with payment apps.
- You’re contacted out of the blue, asked to act immediately and keep it a secret.
- You get a text that includes a suspicious link.
- You’re emailed an attachment that you weren’t expecting.
- You’re asked for personal information like your PIN number, passwords or Social Security number.
Snap Out of It!
The Federal Trade Commission’s report on fraud estimates that American consumers lost a staggering $12.5 billion to scams and other fraud in 2024 — an increase of 25% over 2023! These criminals are skilled at tricking you — convincing you to trust them, pay them and act fast. But scams aren’t so scary when you know what to look for.
We want to help every customer learn how to snap out of it and stop scammers in their tracks.
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