The American Bankers Associations Launches #BanksNeverAskThat Campaign


The American Bankers Associations Launches #BanksNeverAskThat Campaign

Every day, thousands of people fall victim to fraudulent emails, texts, and calls from scammers pretending to be their bank. And in this time of expanded use of online banking, the problem is only growing worse. Online scams aren’t so scary when you know what to look for. And at First Dakota, we’re committed to helping you spot them as an extra layer of protection for your account. We want every bank customer to become a pro at spotting a phishing scam—and stop bank impostors in their tracks.

The American Bankers Association has launched the #BanksNeverAskThat campaign. This industry-wide anti-phishing campaign aims to educate consumers across the U.S. about phishing scams and how to thwart them. It starts with these four words: Banks Never Ask That. Because when you know what sounds suspicious, you’ll be less likely to be fooled.

For tips on how to keep phishing criminals at bay, including videos, an interactive quiz, and more, visit www.BanksNeverAskThat.com.

What’s Your Scam Score? Take five minutes to become a scam spotter pro by taking the #BanksNeverAskThat quiz. Share your score with your friends and family and encourage them to test their scam savviness, too. The more scam spotters out there, the harder it is for phishing criminals to catch their next victim!