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In an increasingly complex _ world, Great Western Bank () is always striving to __ their part to protect customers, from online banking __.
How to spot online and stay safe
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GWB Fraud Team
August 24, 2020
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Lately, we have seen __ instances of bank websites copied by criminals with _ similar address in an _ to trick customers. Read on how to spot websites and what to __ if you come across .
How do I know difference between real and _ websites?
Online fraud occurs when __ illegitimately obtains your sensitive information (such as your _, Social Security number, account __, or online banking login password) and conducts unauthorized __ on your bank, loan, __ credit card accounts. Digital __ often direct you to websites via email and -__ windows. These websites may to collect your personal _ or infect your computer _ a virus.
Often called “phishing” or “spoofing,” the most current methods __ online fraud are fake , emails, websites and pop-up __. Fake text messages will __ be from a phone _ or web address that __ not associated with Great __ Bank. But in many , there is no easy to determine that you on a phony website __ the URL will contain name of the institution __ is spoofing.
However, if you type, __ cut and paste, the into a new web __ window and it does take you to a website, or you get __ error message, it was just a cover for _ fake website.
You may also be _ to detect a phony __ by considering how you __ there. Generally, these sites accessed by a link __ a fake email ("phish") your account information.
Remember, Great Western Bank _ never request personal information _ you text via email. unsolicited request should be fraudulent and reported immediately.
How do I report _ e-mails, websites or pop-up __?&_;
If you encounter a _ website, or pop-up window, __ if you responded to of these with personal _, call us immediately at 1-800-952-2043.
For more on how __ stay safe from online , visit our Fraud Prevention page on our website.
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