Social engineering, such as Phishing, is when scammers use deception to obtain personal information from an individual.
As you work to keep your information safe the following tips may be helpful to keep in mind:
Be wary of anyone you don't know and of any request that makes you feel uncomfortable.
Limit sharing of your bank account information only to those who have a need to know.
Do not share your login credentials or any multi-factor authentication codes (e.g., SMS verification codes, email verification codes).
Don't take money from strangers and transfer that money on their behalf.
Watch out for calls or emails (such as those claiming to be from digital payment apps) asking for your password. Aver Money will NEVER ask for your password.
Double-check that website names or address do not contain spelling errors, distorted logos or strange letters and numbers.
Hover over links before clicking them to view website information.