Bank Fraud Scams in US

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Warning as bank fraud is skyrocketing across the US

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Some 300,000 people in the US thought they were victims of bank fraud scams last year .

Bank scams used to be a niche operation, but now anyone can buy the tools to con you for a few bucks on the Dark Web.

Cybercriminals have a host of tricks at their disposal to fool you out of your money and personal info.

Fraudsters posing as bank reps on social media platforms lure victims in with fake customer service help. This often comes after posting a public complaint. Never share account details over social media or direct messages. Banks handle issues through official channels only. Just because it's in your bank's parking lot or near their signage, doesn't mean it's real. Scanning random QR codes is just as dangerous as going to a random URL. Don't do it..

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