Don’t Get Scammed
MAINSTREET BANK
According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center, fraud reports and losses continue to rise year over year. From 2018 through 2022 there were 3.26 million complaint reports totalling $27.6 billion in losses, with $10.3 billion in just 2022 alone. It is important to be educated about the latest threats and scams to protect your finances and personal information.
If you can answer Yes to any of the following questions, you could be involved in a fraud or about to be scammed!
- Are you depositing a check from an item you sold on the internet?
- Is the check written for more than the selling price?
- Did you receive a check via an overnight delivery service or from someone you have only communicated with via email?
- Is the check drawn on a business or individual account that is different from the person buying your item?
- Have you been notified that you were the winner of a lottery that you did not enter?
- Have you been instructed to wire, send, or ship money as soon as possible?
- Have you been asked to pay money to receive a deposit?
- Are you receiving pay or commission for facilitating money transfers through your account?
- Did you respond to an email requesting you to confirm, update, or provide your account information?
If you have any questions or think you might be a victim of fraud, we’re here to help! Contact your Business Banker or Relationship Manager today.
