Phishing scams are on the rise! They can be very convincing. Artificial intelligence engines are making it very difficult for even experts to detect phishing messages. Scammers will often make a phone call, send emails or text messages that they want you to believe are from a bank or organization. They may ask you to click on a link, provide personal information, or even call them back.
At Morton Community Bank, we are committed to educating you, our customers, and providing you with an extra layer of protection to your accounts. In addition, we join forces nationwide in an effort to fight phishing.
How to Protect Yourself
If you think that you have been phished, immediately change your passwords for your online accounts. If you use the same or similar password for different sites, you should change your password for online services. Please report the phishing scam to the company that you think was impersonated.
Here are some additional tips:
If you have any questions about phishing scams or other scams, please contact us. We're here to help you protect your financial information. By following these tips, you can help protect yourself from fraud.