Fraud Alert! Community Bank employees will NEVER ask for your Debit Card Information, Digital Banking login credentials or MFA code to verify transactions. DO NOT provide your personal information to anyone claiming to help you with unauthorized transactions. DO NOT click on a link or photograph in a text message or email you are not expecting. Call us immediately if you suspect fraud, (304) 485-7991.
Fraud isn’t rare.
Community Bank employees will NEVER ask for your Debit Card information, Digital Banking login credentials or MFA code to verify transactions.
If you suspect fraud, call Community Bank (304) 485-7991 or visit a branch immediately.
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Fraudsters rely on urgency, fear and impersonation. Here are the most common tactics today.
Criminals pose as friends, family members, tech support, government agencies and more. They could approach you via text, phone, email or U.S. mail. If you suspect fraud or if someone is asking for personal information, look up the organization’s phone number yourself and call to verify. Do not click on a phone number, link or use a number provided in the outreach.
Fake emails or text messages designed to steal login credentials or personal information. Again, reach out to the individual, company or organization yourself and call to verify. Do not click on a phone number, link or use a number provided in the email or text.
Criminals gain unauthorized access to your online banking or credit/debit card information. By using phishing, malware or data breaches, fraudsters lock out owners, steal funds and change account information.
Stolen, altered or counterfeit checks.
Emotional manipulation paired with financial exploitation. Fraudsters will use a fake identity to build trust and develop emotional relationships, to then scam that individual out of their money.
Identity theft occurs when someone uses your personal information – think Social Security number, account number or date of birth – without permission to commit fraud. Early detection dramatically reduces damage.
How it can happen:
What it can lead to:
IMPORTANT! Completing those “fun quizzes” on social media can be more than just entertainment. Many ask for details like your birthdate, pet’s name or where you grew up—information that is commonly used in security questions for online accounts. Sharing these details publicly can make it easier for fraudsters to guess your passwords or access your accounts. Think twice before posting your answers and protect the information that helps keep your accounts secure.
Simple things you can do to stay safe:
REMEMBER: Community Bank employees will NEVER ask for your Debit Card information, Digital Banking login credentials or MFA code to verify transactions. DO NOT provide your personal information to anyone claiming to help you with unauthorized transactions. DO NOT click on a link or photograph in a text message or email you are not expecting. Call us immediately if you suspect fraud, (304) 485-7991.
