Text Message Phishing Scam
Area residents report receiving a text message that reads: "As part of a protection program, call us at 559-478-2039"
Victims who call the number are then asked to give sensitive account and personal information. This is known as "phishing" and you are advised NOT to respond to the text message or call the telephone number provided in the message.
Authorities believe Bank of the Cascades customers are the primary targets of this scam but are quick to point out the scam may also impact customers of other banks as well. Bank of the Cascades officials say they do not conduct business via text message. The bank's security division believes this scam originates outside the United States.
May 2022
4 years ago