When a suspicious email or text arrives
Do not click links or open attachments until the sender and destination are verified independently.
Go to the organization through its official app or a known website rather than the message link.
Do not share verification codes, passwords or financial-account credentials.
Unexpected account openings, credit inquiries, password resets or transactions deserve immediate attention.
Use multi-factor authentication and unique passwords for important accounts.
Report scams using the appropriate provider and government channels.
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Important: If money, identity theft, account compromise or immediate danger is involved, use the institution’s official security/fraud channels and appropriate authorities. This website does not provide incident response, legal or law-enforcement services.