Preventing Fraud
NEVER give out your login and passwords to unknown individuals. Please contact the bank immediately if you believe another individual has any information related to your account or if your account has been compromised.
Stay Alert: Scammers May Be Targeting Individuals During Government Shutdown
With the federal government shutdown, scammers may attempt to take advantage of the situation to trick people into sharing personal and financial information. We want to help keep you and your accounts safe.
Be on the lookout for:
- Phone calls pretending to be from the government or the bank, claiming accounts or benefits are at risk.
- Emails or texts that sound urgent and include links to “verify” information.
- Phishing messages asking for social security numbers, online banking logins, or credit card details.
To protect yourself:
✅ Don’t share personal information with anyone who contacts you unexpectedly.
✅ Don’t click on suspicious links or call phone numbers provided in questionable messages.
✅ Reach out directly to us using the contact information on our official website or your bank card.
✅ Report anything suspicious right away to us and to the Federal Trade Commission at reportfraud.ftc.gov.
Hilltop Bank will never ask for your login credentials, Social Security number, or full account details through unsolicited calls, texts, or emails. Staying cautious is the best way to protect your personal information. If you ever have doubts, give us a call — we’re here to help.
Information Websites
There are many different types of financial scams that many fall victim to. Here are a few websites that address some common current scams and frauds.
USA.gov - list of Common Scams and Frauds https://www.usa.gov/scams-and-fraud
The Federal Trade Commission Consumer Information website
How to Recognize and Avoid Phishing Scams | FTC Consumer Information
Other information websites
7 Types of Bank Scams & How to Avoid These Frauds
Better Business Bureau - > Wyoming> News > Scams
