Bad Actors are using publicly available information from SBA Payment Protection Program

For our customers:

We have become aware of bad actors performing targeted social engineering attacks against business customers of our bank.

These bad actors are using Voice Over IP (VOIP) systems to place calls to business customers.  These calls spoof the banks’ phone number with a bad actor posing as an employee of the bank.  They then attempt to obtain sensitive information in order to facilitate large, fraudulent ACH transfers.

The bad actors appear to be using information publicly available from the Small Business Administration (SBA) Payment Protection Program.

If you have facilitated an SBA PPP loan with our bank, please be aware that we would never contact you by phone. We would never ask for that sensitive information because we already have this on file.

Thank you and Stay Safe!

ATTENTION:

First National Bank of Anderson will NEVER call you and ask for your online banking password, PIN, or your one-time codes over the phone.  NEVER!
If you receive such a request, hang up and call the bank immediately at 936-873-2511.

IMPERSONATION SCAMS

Impersonation scams are on the rise, with fraudsters using debit cards, phone calls, text messages, emails and fake websites to pose as trusted institutions.

These attacks are designed to steal personal information, steal your financial assets and gain access to your computer.

These cybercriminals are employing double ransomware extortion tactics – demanding payment not only to decrypt data but also to prevent the public release of your stolen information.

Being vigilant is essential to keeping your information safe!

• Do not trust the caller id, because numbers can be spoofed, they can also make it look like the bank is calling you!

• Avoid suspicious links, just go directly to the website.

• Protect your information, never share your passwords, PINs or codes.

• Pause before you act, a scammer will create urgency.

• Use two-factor authentication for extra security on your account.

If something feels off, trust your instincts.