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07/15/2024

More people are getting fake bank fraud alerts, FTC says

WBAY First Alert 2

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - If you get a text about suspicious activity on your bank account, double-check.

Consumer experts are warning about an uptick in scam messages.

The Federal Trade Commission says reports of copycat bank fraud alerts are increasing.

In one example of a scam message, a text claims to be a Wells Fargo Bank Fraud Alert. It asks, “Did you attempt a purchase at Walmart for $1,263? Reply Yes or No.”

If you reply, you’ll likely get a phone call from the “fraud department.” They’re scamm

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