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Avoiding Fraud Phone Numbers

Okay, you know enough not to click on links in suspicious emails, but did you know that when you look up the phone number of your bank online, you may get a bum steer?

Fraudsters have now found ways to have phony phone numbers show up when you use a search end to try and locate the number of your bank or other financial institution. Experts recommend that you go directly to your bank’s website and find the correct phone number there.

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