Red flags that signal a scam

Know the red flags that signal a scam

Scammers are constantly reinventing new ways to trick people. While their stories may change, their tactics remain the same. Being aware of these red flags should make you pause, verify, and help stay protected:

• You're contacted out the blue

• You're pressured to act immediately

• You're asked to pay in unusual way

• You're asked to provide personal or account information

• It seems too good to be true

If you authorize a transfer or send money to a scammer, there's often little we can do to help get your money back.

Parents, Caregivers and Older Adults

Learn how scammers may target those you love.

Parents

• Review a quick infographic from Bank of America with your kids to teach them about how they can help avoid being scammed

Caregivers and Older Adults

Check out the resources below that can help protect you and the loved ones from Fraud and Scams

• Review common scams that target elders

• Read about how to help protect the elders in your life

• Know the red flags of senior financial exploitation

• Review Banks Never Ask That

• Visit the AARP page on scams and fraud layer