


You’re asked to wire money or load a prepaid/gift card to help. Person in Need ScamĪ call or message says a friend or loved one needs money to pay for a medical emergency, or for legal fees. In order to claim your prize, you’re asked to send a wire transfer or load a prepaid/gift card to receive the funds. Lottery/Sweepstakes/Inheritance ScamĪn email says you have won a lottery, sweepstakes, inheritance or some other valuable prize. You’re asked to wire money or load a prepaid/gift card to pay for travel or support expenses for someone pretending to be in a relationship with you. IRS or FBI Agent) instructing you to wire money or load a prepaid/gift card immediately to avoid fines or jail time. Government Agent Impersonator ScamĪ call or message impersonates a Government Agent (e.g. If you’re asked to wire money or load a prepaid/gift card to pay for items won or ordered online, it’s suspicious. Visit IRS Coronavirus Related Scams Shopping Scamīe careful when sending money to pay for items purchased from online auctions or websites. If you’re asked to wire money, provide a money order or load a prepaid/gift card to pay to reserve a Coronavirus vaccine or to obtain a government stimulus check, it is not legitimate. Coronavirus Scamīeware Scammers may be targeting customers asking them to send money in order to reserve a Coronavirus vaccine or government stimulus check. Scammers use mail, the Internet, and even phone calls to target potential victims. Always treat gift cards the same as cash.

Fraudsters often ask potential victims to send a wire transfer or to load money on a prepaid card/gift card and to provide the Personal Identification Number (PIN). Keep yourself and loved ones safer by keeping up with common scams. If our associates suspect you could be a victim of fraud, we may be unable to complete your transaction. We want to help protect our customers from money transfer scams. Never send money to someone you do not know.
