Investors Community Bank - Recent, Local Telephone Scam

Local Telephone Scam

Many people have been receiving automated phone calls identifying themselves as being from a local financial institution and giving the message that the individual's account has been suspended and that they need to call a toll-free number to clear up the issue. If the toll-free number is called, it will ask for information regarding Debit and ATM accounts, and even credit card information. Then, any obtained information can be used for fraudulent purposes.

Some Things To Remember
1) Investors Community Bank WILL NEVER ASK YOU FOR SENSITIVE, PERSONAL INFORMATION OVER THE PHONE, THE INTERNET OR THROUGH E-MAIL.

2) Investors Community Bank does not have an automated telephone service so if you receive any calls where there is an automated attendant, immediately hang up.

3) Caller ID is a very useful feature, but the number that shows up can be easily Spoofed, or made to look like it is coming from somewhere else. Something that may seem like it is coming from a legitimate source may well be from somewhere else. Please be very careful when relying on Caller ID.

This is similar to the e-mail Phishing scams but now takes a twist with the use of the telephone. PLEASE, DO NOT GIVE OUT THIS INFORMATION OVER THE PHONE. Investors Community Bank will never call you over the phone and request this information.

If you receive any requests for this information, and are unsure whether or not it is legitimate, please call Investors Community Bank to verify you have received official Bank business.

To familiarize yourself with other, common forms of electronic fraud and how to better protect yourself, please visit our Online Safety Tips page by clicking here.

As always, you can reach the bank by calling (920) 686-9998