Local Banking Customers Dealing w/a Scam

A local financial institution is advising that a scam is a problem for some of their clients, so wanted us to pass the word.

The bank has seen an influx in scammers calling and pretending to be various types of law enforcement or government officials. These scammers are threatening arrest, fines, closing accounts, lawsuits, etc. to the person receiving the call, unless he or she can verify their Social Security Number or account number.

The bank said this is all a ruse to get a person flustered and more likely to give up their Social Security Number or account number in order to clear up the issue. If you receive such a phone call, do not provide any personal information, Social Security Number, account number, address, bank name, etc.

If you have already fallen victim to this scam and have given out any information, contact your banking institution immediately.