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Stop. Think. Protect Yourself from Scams.

November 4, 2026

As the holidays approach, we are already seeing an uptick in scams. Please be aware of this and trust your gut instinct. If it doesn't sound or feel right, it probably isn't. Right now, impersonation scams are in full swing.

Scammers Are Pretending to Be From:

  • Microsoft Tech Support or antivirus companies

  • Financial institutions (including, but not limited to, First Source)

  • Fraud departments

  • Debt collection companies

  • Law enforcement

Watch Out for Unusual Payment Requests

Scammers may demand payment through:

  • Cash

  • Gift cards

  • Cash App

  • Direct online banking account login information

  • Account and routing numbers

  • Credit and debit card numbers

  • Social Security numbers

Recognize the Warning Signs

We are seeing victims fall for step-by-step unlawful guidance directing them to:

  • Install a screen-sharing app on their device and log in to their bank account.

  • Hide active phone calls in purses or pockets while being instructed on what to say.

  • Lie to their financial institution and family in order to take funds out.

  • Move rapidly to withdraw large sums of money.

  • Purchase large amounts of gift cards and read off the numbers.

If you just take a moment to stop and think, these requests are not normal. However, scammers pull on heartstrings or cause fear using threats to coerce you into doing these things.

They may tell you:

  • Illegal material has been found on your device.

  • You must pay to get it removed or go to jail.

  • You owe the IRS.

  • Someone in your family is having an emergency, and you must help with money.

  • Your pet is injured and at the vet. Pay now for emergency surgery.

These are just a handful of examples.

Please Never:

  • Buy gift cards as a form of payment.

  • Give out your full bank account number, Social Security number, or credit or debit card number.

  • Meet up with someone you don't know to hand over cash.

  • Give out your personal address for someone to come and collect money.

  • Withdraw a large sum of cash to mail to someone you don't know.

  • Cut checks to people you don't know.

  • Engage in a wire transaction to send funds to someone you don't know.

Always:

  • Hang up the phone.

  • Don't engage.

  • Check the official phone number yourself and call directly to verify.

  • Report the situation to the police and your financial institution.

You Are Your Best Line of Defense Against Fraud

Please take a moment to stop, think, and protect yourself before sharing information or sending money. Thank you for being vigilant!


 

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