If you think you received a scam email or text, send a picture of it to so the bank can document it.įollow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. PNC says if this happens to you, don’t respond to texts or emails, don’t click on any links and don’t give out any personal information like bank account numbers or Social Security numbers.Įxperts say look over your financial statements closely for any unauthorized activity. If something isn’t right, call customer service immediately or stop by a local branch. ![]() We called the 888 number listed in the fraudulent “alert.” The fake customer service number has now been reported and it’s out of service, but before it was flagged as fraud, a person on the other line asked for personal identifying information including an account number. The scams via text are known as SMiShing attempts because they come through as SMS message.ĭownload the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Some of these attempts come via email or text message, saying there has been “unauthorized activity” on your account and to call an 888 number. ![]() Phishing scams are targeting PNC customers, and they are so sophisticated that they appear to be real.
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