I received an email from my bank or credit union asking me to “verify” my account information. What should I do?

Banks and credit unions never ask for account information through email. If you receive this type of email, you should immediately contact your bank or credit union (using a customer service number that you get from a different source than this email) and report it.

For more information on phishing scams, visit the FTC’s consumer alert page on its website . If you feel you have been the victim of a phishing scam, you can also file a complaint with the FTC .