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Most scams are attempted in hopes of obtaining personal data to steal identities and ultimately, money. Scammers are constantly changing their tactics, so it's important to be aware of scams that are out there, and just being aware can make you a less likely victim.
REMEMBER: Wings Financial will never ask you to reveal personal/account information by sending you a link to a form via email or text messaging.
Android Platform Alert - While this alert does not affect Wings mobile banking users directly, please be aware that fake, downloadable mobile banking "shell" applications have recently been deployed by scammers using the Android platform. These "shell" applications are built to look like legitimate financial institution applications to trick consumers into giving their account information.
Wings currently offers only browser-based access to mobile banking, so should you encounter any downloadable application purporting to be from Wings, it is fraudulent, and you should not download the application.
If you access other institutions via a downloadable Android application, it is recommended by our service provider that you use only browser-based applications until the Android platform has been proven secure for financial institutions.
Malware - Malware is one of the greatest threats to your PC's security. There are numerous types of malware, and they are constantly changing. Be sure to keep your virus protection software updated, your operating system and browsers updated with the latest patches, and run regular virus scans on your home computer.
New Email Phishing Scams -A new series of email phishing attempts will tempt you to visit a Web site to either input sensitive data (card numbers) or download attachments containing malware. DO NOT click the links or open any attachments associated with these emails. If you encounter emails with subjects such as those below, simply delete them, and consider reporting them by clicking the link below under "Additional Resources"
- Subject: Notice of Underreported Income (This email appears to be from the IRS)
- Subject: Your VISA card is temporarily locked (Appears to be from VISA)
- Subject: Rejected ACH transaction, please review the transaction report (attempts to trick consumers into giving information related to an ACH transaction)
Text Message Scams - Some Wings members may receive text messages stating their account has been closed. The message may appear to be from Wings or another financial institution. These messages are scams and have no connection to Wings or the financial institutions they say they are from. The messages may provide a phone number to call for assistance. DO NOT CALL this number, or any number that you are not familiar with received in a text message or email.
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Additional Resources:
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