Union State Bank Monday notified authorities of a debit-card telephone scam after a number of the banks customers reported receiving a pre-recorded phone call.
No specific bank, or other financial institution, is identified in the automated call but the recording indicates that the customer’s Visa debit car has been deactivated due to suspicious activity. The customer is asked to enter a card number, expiration date and security code into the phone.
"This is definitely a scam," stated USB President John Sturd. "We would never solicit such information from our customers."
Sturd said the bank is concerned that since no financial institution is named in the call, anyone could be targeted, not just Union State Bank customers.
Community members are urged to use caution when giving out personal information and to notify their bank should they receive any suspicious phone calls or emails. Anyone who has fallen victim should request an alert be placed on their account to prevent fraudulent activity.
For more information on this scam or assistance dealing with fraud call Union State Bank at 442-5200 in Ark City, 221-3040 in Winfield, 782-3311 in Udall, or Toll Free (866) 557-0060.
