The scammers make the websites look real as they trick customers to enter their information to create a bank account.
"No one is immune from online scams, so it is critical that people protect their personal and financial information from thieves," Attorney General Raoul said in a news release."Take a little extra time to confirm that you are doing business with a legitimate company, especially when you are sharing sensitive information for something like establishing a bank account."
"No one in Illinois should think they're utilizing a tool to help their financial standing, only to find they've put their personal information, and their hard-earned money, at risk," Chasse Rehwinkel, IDFPR Director of Banking, said in the release."As technology continues to evolve, so do the threats to financial well-being. We hope that consumers continue to remain diligent about such threats, and that banks assist us in helping keep them informed.
If you are setting up a new bank account, it is recommended that you go in person. If you can't go to the bank, make sure you type out the bank website – do not type the name of the bank through a search engine.The Attorney General also advises reading reviews of unfamiliar businesses to detect scams, and paying for online purchase with a credit card – on which liability for fraudulent charges is generally limited in a way it may not be with gift or debit cards.
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