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Fake bank fraud text tells you to call a security number
A message pretending to come from a financial institution may claim a suspicious payment needs urgent review. Calling the supplied number can connect you to someone trying to obtain credentials or move money.
Source: U.S. Federal Trade Commission · Original advisory date: 2025-04-16
This summary is not a firsthand report or an endorsement or partnership by the source.
Warning signs to recognize
- The message supplies a callback number and demands immediate account action.
- The contact creates urgency and asks you to use its link or callback number
How to check or protect yourself
- Use the number on your bank card or its official app to verify the alert.
- Report and delete unwanted texts; preserve evidence if funds or data were exposed