The NYS Division of Consumer Protection says anyone who gets an unsolicited dubious text message should delete it right away.
ALBANY, N.Y. — Scammers are at it again; this time sending texts involving fake bank fraud alerts.
The NYS Division of Consumer Protection says the phishing scam works when someone posing as a bank representative tries to steal your personal and financial information, such as a credit card, bank account or social security number.
The message will usually ask the person to confirm account information, make a payment or claim a prize. The message may also ask the user to click on the link inside the text, which directs them to a phone site that looks like the financial institution’s website. It may also install malware onto your device.
Anyone who gets an unsolicited dubious text message is advised to delete it right away.
New York State Chief Information Officer Angelo “Tony” Riddick said, “One of the most common online scams is phishing—an attempt to solicit personal information from users by masquerading as a trustworthy entity. The Consumer Alert today warning of text scams involving fake bank fraud informs New Yorkers to remain vigilant by deleting the fraudulent text message immediately. The public should always remember the…
