5 Ways to Protect Yourself from Bank Spoofing Scams

07/22/2025

As technology advances, fraud schemes continue to get more sophisticated. This can cause great confusion for those on the receiving end, leading to stressful situations and unfortunate financial mishaps. So, how are you supposed to navigate these situations? Here are five tips.

1. Don't Rely on Caller ID
   • Scammers can manipulate caller ID to make you believe that you're receiving a call from Seattle Bank. This is a common tactic known as "spoofing."
2. Protect Your Information
   • If the person on the line asks for your private account information (PIN number, password, etc.), that's a tell-tale sign that it's a scam. Seattle Bank employees will never ask for this information over the phone.
3. Red Flag: Requests to Send Money
   • If someone is asking you to send a payment to resolve suspicious activity, end the call immediately.
4. Unauthorized Transactions
   • Do not share one-time access codes.
5. Report Suspicious Activity
   • If something doesn't feel right, hang up immediately and call Seattle Bank at the number below.

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At Seattle Bank, your peace of mind is our top priority. We'll continue to provide education on fraud prevention to help protect you and your finances.

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