10/08/2026
Think Before You Click: Online Scams Can Look Real
Online and digital scams happen when fraudsters use emails, text messages, websites, online ads, or social media to steal money or personal information.
Many scams are designed to look trustworthy. A message may appear to come from your bank, a familiar store, a delivery service, a technology company, or someone you know.
Common online scams include:
π£ Phishing scams: A fake email or text asks you to click a link, open an attachment, or enter personal information.
π Fake shopping websites: A dishonest online store accepts your payment for items that never arrive or are very different from what was advertised.
π» Tech support scams: A fraudster claims your device has a virus or security problem, then asks for payment or remote access.
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency warns that phishing messages, fake websites, fraudulent online stores, and tech support schemes are common methods used to steal personal or financial information.
Remember this simple rule:
Unexpected message + urgent request + link or payment demand = stop and verify.
Do not use the link, website, or phone number included in a suspicious message. Contact the company through its official app, a trusted website, or a phone number you know is correct.
π Save this post before responding to your next unexpected message.
π Find a United Fidelity Bank Banking Center near you:
www.unitedfidelity.com/banking-centers
Never send passwords, verification codes, account numbers, Social Security numbers, or other
confidential information through email or social media.