Scammers Target Tennessee Bank Accounts With This Text

Scams happen in Tennessee, just like they do anywhere else in the world. It’s the price you pay for technological advancements, but there’s always someone out there looking to steal everything you have.

It’s terrible that people work so hard to try to scam others out of their own money, but it’s the reality of the world we live in. So we just need to be aware of it so we don’t become the next victim.

A new scam

In the world of scams, there is a new method that uses AI to get at your money.

According to CNET, scammers are becoming increasingly tech-savvy, using AI to create messages that appear trustworthy, as if your own bank is trying to reach you and they can take your entire balance with just a few clicks.

The new technology

These new scams are mostly done via SMS, where the scammer tries to convince you to click on a link, and that’s it. That simple click on a link is all the scammers need to gain access to your bank account, so be careful with any text message from a number you don’t recognize.

How to be vigilant against scams

The Better Business Bureau offers some tips and tricks to ensure you don’t become another scam victim.

• Scammers often use text messages from 10-digit phone numbers or email addresses.
• A link is included in the text message sent to you, but typically if a bank texts you for a fraud alert or other needs, they usually ask for a yes or no response.
• The URL of a banking website sent to you has extra characters.

Don’t click on anything related to banking unless you are certain it is from your bank. One wrong click and everything you’ve worked for could be gone.