So I got this email from the bank saying my account ending in **** has not been used in over a year and if it goes dormant there will be a cost. My daughter got the same email with the same account number. Unfortunately I clicked on the embedded link in the email and signed into my account to check. You should always log in to your account on a separate bank link.
I went to the bank thinking I had been scammed although my accounts seemed to be in order. Luckily the email was legitimate and there was no scam. The account really does exist although it wasn't showing up in my online screen. They closed the account and I asked for a new debit card anyway.
I am not so trusting anymore, we all have to be observant and cautious in today's world.
20 comments:
Scary to click on any links in emails
We have to be so careful these days, so many baddies are out to scam and cheat us! Hugs!
Yes, these mysteries are very bothersome these days. Thanks for the post.
Very interesting. I will have to watch out for this. Thanks.
Really scary these days. Thanks for the post.
Lots of links like that usually are just traps...I don't click the link unless I am sure what it's.
I so agree, Christine.
That was crazy... However I do know that dormant accounts will be charged a fee or closed from the bank records. Your daughter must have been on the account with you since you both got the email.
My bank issued new cards to everyone and I didn't use it for four months, so they closed the account from lack of use. Imagine my surprise when I chose to use it the first time. Now I make sure I use my card at least once every three months. You had an even scarier experience.
I'm glad it turned out to be safe!
Isn't it the truth about needing to be cautious. I wish the scammers would get legitimate jobs and leave everyone alone.
Yikes! Glad to hear that the story had a happy ending.
Too late for me! I got sucked in.
For bank, credit cards ect I always use the site to check on things instead of clicking on the links. I don't trust them either.
Yes, we do have to be more careful these days.
All the best Jan
si es mejor prevenir que lamentar. Te mando un beso.
That's weird that they closed the account in such a short time, but you are right about not trusting any emails any more.
My daughter and son-in-law keep warning and warning me. Sigh... It's a scary technology world.
weird and bad
my atm card was blocked only i did not use it for few months which sound unfair
we recently got new one by paying more fee
You're right, you really can't trust anything you get in an email.
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