06/03/2026
🚨 FRAUD ALERT 🚨
Scammers are becoming more aggressive and convincing. One of the latest tactics we’re seeing is fraudsters insisting that you stay on the phone with them while you are inside your financial institution. They may tell you what to say, instruct you to withdraw cash, transfer funds, or hide the real reason for your transaction from your financial institution.
Many are also threatening victims with arrest, lawsuits, or other legal action if they do not comply immediately.
This is a major red flag. Legitimate financial institutions, government agencies, and law enforcement will NEVER ask you to:
• Stay on the phone during a banking transaction
• Lie to staff.
• Withdraw or transfer money to “protect” your account.
• Deposit money into a Bitcoin ATM or send cryptocurrency.
• Purchase gift cards as payment.
• Make immediate payments to avoid arrest or legal trouble.
If someone is pressuring you to act quickly, keep secrets, or threatening legal consequences, STOP and verify before taking action.
✔️ Hang up immediately.
✔️ Contact your financial institution directly using a trusted phone number.
✔️ Talk to a family member or trusted friend before sending money.
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