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News Tribune: "New banking scam targets elderly
The Missouri Bankers Association is issuing a warning to consumers to be aware of telephone scams aimed at obtaining private, personal financial information.
Among the false stories used on potential victims:
* They are told the caller wants to make sure their account is secure. Part of the customer's bank routing number is read and the rest is requested.
* They are told the bank is failing and the caller wants to protect their money.
Banks do not ask for information over the phone, they already have the information in their files.
The Missouri Bankers Association recommends that bank customers contact their bank immediately if they have given out any information over the telephone, so the bank can stop money being taken from accounts. "
The Missouri Bankers Association is issuing a warning to consumers to be aware of telephone scams aimed at obtaining private, personal financial information.
Among the false stories used on potential victims:
* They are told the caller wants to make sure their account is secure. Part of the customer's bank routing number is read and the rest is requested.
* They are told the bank is failing and the caller wants to protect their money.
Banks do not ask for information over the phone, they already have the information in their files.
The Missouri Bankers Association recommends that bank customers contact their bank immediately if they have given out any information over the telephone, so the bank can stop money being taken from accounts. "
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