OceanFirst Financial : Protect yourself from the latest imposter scams!
OCFC
June 14, 2024
Imposter Scams are on the rise and here at OceanFirst we want to help you spot a scam and protect your money!
Scammers are out there, posing as tech support companies, utility providers, financial institutions, and even government agencies. According to the Federal Trade Commission, in 2023, $2.7 billion in Imposter Scam losses were reported.
The below trends were identified by the FTC:
How Can You Spot a Scam?
It's a scam.
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What can you do?
*Never call the number provided in a text or email- only call the known number of the company.
*A utility company or government agency will never request funds via a gift card or a Zelle transfer!
At OceanFirst, we want to help you keep your money safe. If you think you may have been a victim of an imposter scam, please call our Customer Care Center at 888-623-2698 Option 4 so we can help you take steps to protect yourself!
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OceanFirst Financial Corporation published this content on 14 June 2024 and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. Distributed by Public, unedited and unaltered, on 14 June 2024 15:56:02 UTC.