Financial Security

Financial Security

How to Spot a Bank Impersonation Scam (Call, Text, Email)

Aron Benjamin / July 28, 2026

Got a call, text, or email claiming to be your bank? Here is the one rule that beats almost every bank impersonation scam, plus exactly what to do.

An educational infographic about online financial fraud featuring a hooded cybercriminal using a laptop beside a fake banking app on a smartphone. The design highlights six common scam tactics—urgency, false authority, isolation, "safe account" requests, one-time passcodes or remote access, and fake guaranteed returns—along with a simple three-step safety checklist and practical security habits like enabling two-factor authentication, transaction alerts, and software updates. A bold warning reminds readers that legitimate banks and government agencies never ask customers to transfer money to a "safe account" or share one-time verification codes.

Financial Security

How to Protect Yourself From Financial Fraud Online

Aron Benjamin / July 27, 2026

Almost every online scam pulls the same few levers: urgency, false authority, and a fake safe account. Learn to see them and refuse fraud calmly.