Banks Never Ask That

At Peoples Bank, the financial security of our customers is of the utmost importance. We invest in a wide range of products and services to provide a secure banking environment, but combating fraud is a shared responsibility. That is why we have joined with the American Bankers Association and banks across the country in a nationwide effort to fight phishing - through the #BanksNeverAskThat campaign. Learn about how to detect authentic communication from a financial institution like Peoples Bank versus a scammer by reading the tips shared below. Then, visit our cybersecurity blog post to learn about the tools and resources offered through Peoples Bank that you can use to combat cyber crime.

Together, we can #BeCyberSmart and collectively prevent cyber crime.

The Statistics

In 2022, scammers stole over $8.8 billion from regular people like you.¹ With online and mobile banking adoption on the rise, the problem of falling victim to cybercrime is on the rise. 

#BanksNeverAskThat

Along with the ABA, we want every bank customer to be equipped with the knowledge to spot a phishing scam. There are a million different scams out there, but a simple start to combating fraud is with these four words: Banks Never Ask That. You can rely on financial institutions like Peoples Bank to act consistently and in line with privacy and security best practices. Knowing what would be unusual for your bank will help you identify when something appears suspicious so that you are less likely to be fooled.

These top 3 phishing scams are full of red flags:

• Text Message: If you receive a text message from someone claiming to be your bank asking you to sign in, or offer up your personal information, it’s a scam. Banks never ask that.
• Email: Watch out for emails that ask you to click a suspicious link or provide personal information. The sender may claim to be someone from your bank, but it’s a scam. Banks never ask that.
• Phone Call: Would your bank ever call you to verify your account number. No! Banks never ask that. If you’re ever in doubt that the caller is legitimate, just hang up and call the bank directly at a number you trust.

Take the Quiz! October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, which means there’s no better time than now to boost your scamspotting knowledge. Take the five-minute quiz on www.BanksNeverAskThat.com and become a scam spotter pro.

If you have any questions or concerns, Peoples Bank professionals are always available. Contact us with any questions or concerns: Toll-Free Phone: 1-800-891-9389.