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Watch for Fraudsters Posing as FBI and Well-Known Companies

There’s a new trending scam where fraudsters impersonate the FBI or trusted tech and payment companies, trying to trick you into sending your hard-earned cash.Here’s what you need to keep an eye out for:
  • A caller claims there’s a “criminal investigation” involving you or your financial institution.
  • You’re given instructions to withdraw cash or send a wire from your account to “keep your money safe during the investigation.”
  • You’re instructed to send cash to PO Boxes and Bitcoin ATMs or transfer funds to accounts opened on your behalf at other financials.
  • The fraudsters then tell you to keep quiet, so you don’t “tip off the bank and impact the investigation.”
If there’s one thing you need to know, your money is safe at Summit!Remember, never send cash or wire transfers to someone you don’t know personally. This can make it impossible to retrieve your stolen funds.If you think you’ve been a victim of a scam, reach out to us right away at 800-236-5560. And if you’ve experienced a fraud attempt or have heard about a scam you’d like to report, email us at Please do not email any private or personal information.

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