Don’t Get Hooked by Scammers!
Learn How to Spot a Sneaky Phishing Scam and Safeguard Your Information
What Is Phishing?
Phishing is a way that scammers trick you in order to obtain your personal, account, or financial information by posing as a person or company you trust.
Phishing occurs when a scammer sends an email or text claiming to be from a legitimate organization, such as a Bank, and demands immediate action from you.
The message will typically contain a link to a fraudulent webpage that may appear to be real, but is designed to steal your personal or financial information or launch an attack on your computer or cell phone.
What Are Three Warning Signs of a Phishing Scam?
- Spelling Errors, Poor Grammar, or Bad Design
- Suspicious Links or Attachments
- Fake Sense of Urgency or Threats
What You Can Do to Protect Yourself, Your Personal Information, and Your Money Against Phishing Attempts
1. If the email or text message you receive seems suspicious, don’t click on any links or open any attachments. Delete the message if it looks strange or includes threats.
2. Never share your personal, bank account, or login information in a reply to an unexpected message. If you don’t recognize a sender who asks you for a payment or your personal information, it’s most likely a scam, and you should not respond.
3. Use strong passwords and add multi-factor authentication to your online accounts.
4. Guard your computer and mobile devices with security software and regular updates to shield your data against malware threats.
5. Protect your data by backing it up regularly.
Call (314) 212-1500 or visit a Royal Banks location near you if you have fallen for a phishing scam. A banker can help stop transactions on your account to prevent further losses.
Remember that Royal Banks of Missouri will NEVER call, text or email you and ask for your personal information or account credentials.
