While living in a digital world is convenient, scammers are finding new ways to commit fraud. They hack innocent people’s property and target human emotion all to steal your identity.
At Morton Community Bank, when you report this type of fraud, we take it very seriously. It’s important to contact us to ensure that we can secure your accounts. Remember, we will only contact you and ask for personal information to verify a customer's identity.
Know the Scams
Scammers want funds, property, or assets. Sometimes the scammer is a family member or friend trying to gain the trust of a senior citizen.
Scammers want your money or house. They often make false promises or request money quickly upfront.
Scammers want your confidential information, like social security number, credit card number, or drivers license to use to commit fraud.
Scammers want to trick you into believing they are someone you know and trust.
Scammers want to buy valuable things with the information or money you send them through letters. They appear real but are completely fake.
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Scammers want your money. They trick you into wiring or transferring money by posing as a grandchild or friend. The request will be urgent to send money because of trouble somewhere.
Scammers are taking advantage of people’s kindness by impersonating charities.
Scammers want to steal from you by creating an illusion of a close relationship. They desire to gain affection and ultimately your trust all behind online and mobile screens.
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It’s important to be proactive in managing who has access to your accounts. A healthy, secure financial life is important to you and your Hometown Community Bankers.
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