Watch out for spoof calls and other scams
No matter what shows up on your caller ID, it could be a scammer. If a caller asks you to provide any of the information below, this could be an attempt to access your personal account. Hang up immediately!
- Anything more than the last 4 digits of your debit or credit card
- Any security or verification code you receive via text or email
- Your account or routing number
- Your complete Social Security Number
- Your account password
- Your PIN
How to spot a spoofer
There are signs that can help you identify whether or not that “urgent” text you received is a scam. Keep your CFB accounts safe by taking steps to protect your personal information.
Asking for personal information
Asking for personal information
Asking for personal information
Asking for personal information
Most reputable organizations will never call or text you asking for your address, phone number, login username and password, or other personal data
A sense of urgency
A sense of urgency
A sense of urgency
A sense of urgency
Any type of message that urges you to REPLY, click on a link, or update your account immediately, are likely scams.
You are asked to send money
You are asked to send money
You are asked to send money
You are asked to send money
Whether it be an upfront payment, or to cover expenses, any message that asks for money with a sense of urgency, should immediately raise your suspicions.
How To Spot, Avoid, and Report Tech Support Scams
Computer Repair Scam
Customer’s computer gets a pop-up to call a number for repair. The number is a scammer that will take over their computer.
If you get a phone call you didn’t expect from someone who says there’s a problem with your computer, hang up.
The Federal Trade Commission explains this particular scam in detail, follow the link below:
PROTECT YOURSELF FROM SCAMS AND FRAUD
A discussion with Randy Meier
Randy is the Director of Seniors vs. Crime, a unit of the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office with the mission of reducing the impact of frauds and scams on the entire community, through public outreach, collaboration with other law enforcement and regulators, and direct assistance to victims. Meier started working as director in 2012, after his retirement from the Clinton Police Department, where he served for 33 years.
Signs to Spot a Scam
UNREALISTIC THREATS
UNREALISTIC THREATS
UNREALISTIC THREATS
UNREALISTIC THREATS
Phishing attempts often feature threatening language, such as “Payment overdue!” or “Your account has been compromised!”, in order to generate a response from their targets.
POOR SPELLING & GRAMMAR
POOR SPELLING & GRAMMAR
POOR SPELLING & GRAMMAR
POOR SPELLING & GRAMMAR
Most generic phishing attempts contain spelling and grammar errors or feature awkward wording/phrasing.
TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE
TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE
TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE
TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE
The old saying remains true to this day: if it’s too good to be true, it’s likely untrue. Keep that in mind any time you get an email claiming you won the lottery or are due a large family inheritance.