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WelcomeWelcome LoginJuly 11, 2023
As scams become more sophisticated, you may find yourself second guessing your actions when it comes your online activity or financial transactions. Should I click the link? Is that really my bank calling? Is this contest too good to be true? You can be an active partner in identifying potential threats and how to avoid them by being Fraud SMART. Be aware of these red flags to help protect your identity and your finances.
I opened an email from what looks like my bank asking me to click a link to verify my login credentials.
German American Bank will never ask you to verify confidential information by clicking a link. The easiest way to avoid this scam is to Be Fraud Smart and don’t click the link!
I received a text saying my debit card will be locked if I don’t validate my PIN in the next 24 hours.
Demands for urgent action should put you on high alert. No matter how authentic a communication may appear, NEVER reply with personal information like your password, PIN, or social security number.
A call came through and the caller ID said “German American Bank”. They are asking me to verify some personal information by providing my online banking password.
Unfortunately, scammers can make any number or name appear on your caller ID. Even if your phone shows it’s your bank calling, it actually could be fraudsters. Know that while we may ask you to VERIFY some information to help us identify you, we will never ask for specific login credentials like passwords or PIN numbers. The easiest way to avoid this scam is to Be Fraud Smart and hang up!
I received a social media notification from a business saying I won their giveaway! It said I need to click a link and provide my account information to become a loyalty member and I get the prize!
Never pay to play or participate in a contest or giveaways. Scammers can easily spoof a social media account to make it “look like” you are receiving a message from an area business. Be Fraud SMART! If it sounds too good to be true, it likely is.
Find more tools and tips to help protect yourself from fraud by visiting our Security Resources page.