08/22/2026
Stories from Fraud in Real Life…. We're keeping you informed about real-life fraud attempts.
Check out the latest: One evening, VeraBank customer "Betty’s" computer locked up with a pop-up alert telling her to call "Microsoft." The person on the line claimed a company in China had broken into her computer and bank account, and that she now owed $10,000. She was then transferred to "Ella," someone posing as a VeraBank executive. "Ella" warned Betty not to speak with anyone at her local branch, claiming an employee was under investigation. Believing she was protecting her money, Betty withdrew $10,000 in cash and deposited it into a Bitcoin machine.
The truth came out when Betty called VeraBank directly. There was no Chinese company, no employee investigation, and no suspicious activity — only her own withdrawal. Sadly, she'd been scammed.
Here's the key takeaway: VeraBank will never tell you to keep secrets from your branch, and we'll never ask you to move money to a Bitcoin machine to "protect" it. If a request feels off, verify it before you act.
Stay sharp and learn how to safeguard yourself from scams like "Betty" experienced.
The customer's name has been changed to protect their identity.
Important: If anyone tells you not to speak to your bank, that's a major red flag. Hang up and call VeraBank directly using a number you know is legitimate, such as the one on our website. If you suspect fraud, report the incident to the bank and local authorities right away. We're here to help you protect what matters. https://ow.ly/MsW650ZtZGW
