From Trussville Tribune staff reports
A scam from people claiming to be from Wells Fargo has been targeting customers at the bank, according to ABC 33/40. The scammers trick customers into thinking that their bank accounts are locked out in order to obtain personal information.
The scam first begins with a recorded message telling the customer that their bank account is locked. Afterwards, it provides a number to someone who can help. If they call this number they’ll speak to someone who requests their personal information. The call is cut off once that information is provided.
Wells Fargo is warning its customers of the scam and asking them not to provide any personal information over the phone. Customers who have any questions are advised to call the number on the back of their credit or debit cards or go online to www.wellsfargo.com.
9 Comments
Heather Weems
Brad Jennefer Purkey
Lisa McCarty
Banks will NEVER call asking for personal info! They already have what they need unless you’re initiating some kind of change to your account.
Bev Lawrie-Salak
My daughter and myself both got a text message from whoever is scamming people and we don’t even bank with Wells Fargo.
Michael Nichols
Maggie Alonzo Nichols
Christy Reeves
Jeffrey Reeves
Debbie Chamblee
May not be limited to Wells Fargo. We got an email from Regions telling us our debit card had been locked due to suspicious charges and the email had a phone number to call. The number is 1-855-662-8647. They hang up when you start questioning it being a scam
Eden Hall
Linda Hall
Pamela Whittington Shepard
I don’t give out personal info to anyone on the phone!
Linda Hall
I did get that e-mail and deleted it immediately! These people need to get a real job…..