On Monday, November 11, all Pinnacle offices will be closed for the Veterans Day federal holiday. 2024 Federal Holiday Closures
On Monday, November 11, all Pinnacle offices will be closed for the Veterans Day federal holiday. 2024 Federal Holiday Closures
Can you spot a scammer from a mile away? Being familiar with the most common baits keeps you ready to repel fraudsters when they call, email, text or approach you.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has shared the following common scams, offered here in addition to those we’ve covered in previous articles.
Most of them use urgency and scare tactics to cause you to act before you think. The Federal Trade Commission posts frequent updates on this page of their website as scams are reported, but below are some the FBI has seen most recently.
Make it hard for them by refusing to participate or fall for their creative convincing tactics.
Fraudsters may:
More information is available at the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), where you can also file a complaint if you are scammed.
Persons 60 and older may call the National Elder Fraud Hotline at (833) 372-8311 for assistance in filing a complaint with IC3.
What if you’ve already paid a scammer? Call your bank’s customer service department to enlist their help in preventing further loss. At Pinnacle, that’s our Client Service Center. The Federal Trade Commission offers tips on the immediate steps you should take to increase the chances of recouping your loss. No matter what payment method you used, the sooner you act, the better.
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