Phishing

Detect and Avoid Phishing Scams

Phishing is a deception tactic that tricks people into revealing sensitive information or installing computer malware such as viruses, adware or ransomware. 

Example: A target is contacted by email, telephone or text message by a fraudster posing as a personal contact or on behalf of a legitimate organization or business. The objective is to deceive people into providing sensitive data, such as:

• Account numbers
• Addresses
• Banking/credit card details
• Username/passwords

Recognizing Phishing Attempts:

• Urgent call to action or threat from the fraudster
• Incorrect spelling or grammar
• Unknown or infrequent email senders or “External” senders
• Generic or informal email greeting
• Suspicious or mismatched email domain

What to do if you are the victim of a phishing attack:

• Document details of the attack — note usernames, account numbers, passwords, etc., communicated during the attack
• Change passwords and sensitive account information immediately
• Adopt multi-factor authentication
• Notify your company’s IT department and describe the attack in detail
• Contact bank, credit card company and/or other entities privy to sensitive information

Contact MidFirst Bank at 888.MIDFIRST (888.643.3477) for more information or to report suspicious activity related to your MidFirst Bank account.