Be alert and follow these tips to protect your accounts.

Today I'd like to offer a security tip. Beware of phone scammers pretending to be your bank, often claiming that there is suspicious activity on your account. Their goal is to trick you into sharing personal information, sending payments, or reversing transactions to ultimately steal your money. To stay safe, remember these key points: 1. Don't trust caller ID. Scammers can make it look like your bank is calling. 2. Never share private information over the phone. Banks will never ask for your PIN, password, or one-time codes. 3. Ignore payment requests, whether voice or text. Your bank will never ask you to send money to anyone, not even yourself, to fix a problem. 4. Be cautious with access codes. Never use or share codes for transactions you didn’t initiate. 5. Hang up and verify: if a call or text seems suspicious, hang up and contact your bank directly using their official contact information. Be alert and follow these tips to protect your accounts.