Stop. check. protect. Before you click, call, or send.
Phishing scam can happen through emails, phone calls, text messages, and payment apps. Anderson Brothers Bank wants to help you recognize warning signs, protect your personal information, and what steps to take if something seems suspicious.
STOP
Scammers often create urgency. Before clicking a link, answering personal questions, or sending money, stop and take a moment.
EXAMPLES
"Your account will be locked."
"You must act now."
"There is suspicious activity."
"Send money immediately."
"Click this link to verify."
CHECK
Look closely at the sender, phone number, link, spelling, tone, and request. When in doubt, contact the bank directly using a trusted phone number.
CHECKLIST:
Is the message unexpected?
Does it ask for personal or account information?
Is there pressure to act quickly?
Does the link look unusual?
Is the sender pretending to be someone you know?
Is payment requested through a mobile payment app?
PROTECT
Protect your information by avoiding suspicious links, never sharing passwords or codes, and reporting suspicious messages right away.
PROTECTVIE ACTIONS:
Do not click suspicious links.
Do not share online banking passwords or one-time passcodes.
Contact ABB directly if something feels off.
Change passwords if information was entered.
Monitor your account activity.
Report suspicious activity quickly.
Anderson Brothers Bank will never contact you unexpectedly to ask for your online banking password, full debit card number, PIN, or one-time verification code. If you are unsure whether a message or call is legitimate, stop and contact your local branch.
Fraud prevention content is educational and does not guarantee prevention, recovery, or reimbursement. Customers should contact Anderson Brothers Bank directly through a trusted phone number, official website, or local branch if they believe their account or personal information may be at risk.