Banks Never Ask That!

Every day, people lose hundreds, even thousands of dollars to scammers imitating banks. If a scammer was pretending to be your bank, could you tell the difference?

Show us you have what it takes to outsmart online scammers, then encourage friends and family to do the same!

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Let’s start with this text message.
Is this something your bank would ask?
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You received an email.
Wow, looks important. Take some time to check all the details before deciding if it's something a bank would ask.
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Please find your BANK invoice document 47320530 attached by link: https::/www.aci-intl.com.au/invoice_@noreply_aci_35209358295.zip
Next question. Let's get tricky!
Signing into your bank online, the website asks you to verify your identity with a verification code, and you receive this text on your phone. Think carefully, would a bank text this?
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Access code request for Pine Creek Bank. To verify your identity, use access code 492503 online only.
You're getting a phone call...
You pick it up and the person says the following. Would your bank call to ask you that?
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Another email!
You signed up for email updates on your account, and later get this activity update. Does this email seem legit?
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Next, you call your bank.
You use the 800 number on the back of your card. The customer service prompt asks you to enter your account number, and verify date of birth. Would your bank ask that?
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Please enter your account number followed by the pound key. Next, verify your date of birth...
Uh-oh, you’re highly scammable!
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Whoa, Nelly! We are afraid for your safety, and the safety of your money.

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Uh-oh, you’re highly scammable!
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Whoa, Nelly! We are afraid for your safety, and the safety of your money.

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You’re on track to becoming a scam-spotting whiz!
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Well done! You can spot most scams, but some fraudulent messages are still getting past you.

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You’re on track to becoming a scam-spotting whiz!
3/6

Well done! You can spot most scams, but some fraudulent messages are still getting past you.

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You’re on track to becoming a scam-spotting whiz!
4/6

Well done! You can spot most scams, but some fraudulent messages are still getting past you.

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You’re practically scam-proof.
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Holy moly! You’re practically a Scam Expert.

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You’re practically scam-proof.
6/6

Holy moly! You’re practically a Scam Expert.

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