Chase Alert Text Scam (Sep 2020) Be Vigilant!

If you’ve received a message claiming that you have a pending transaction or something of the sort from Chase Bank, then confirm that the message you received was from the bank itself. If the text is from an unknown number or messaging service, then beware, it could be a scam. Recently users have complained of falling victim to many Chase Alert Text Scam of different sorts. 

Users generally receive a text message from the scammers claiming to be from Chase Bank and ask users to interact with the attached link or respond to it.

It’s not a single scam scheme as users have received similar text alerts but with different links and messages. The scam gained a lot of popularity in the United States. If you want to know more about this scam, keep reading the article.

What is Chase Alert Text Scam?

It is a fraud scheme that has gained quite a lot of popularity in the United States. In this scamming scheme, users receive a message from Chase Bank attached with a link. The Chase Alert Text Scam has claimed many victims.

How does Chase Alert Text Scam work?

The Chase Alert Text Scam usually operates in two manners, obtaining information via text message or phishing for the bank account’s details. Please take a look at how the scams work:

• The most popular method of scamming is phishing.
• In this, users receive a text message from Chase Bank, which asks them to interact with a link. 
• Upon opening the link, you’ll be redirected to the login page of the Chase Bank.
• The page will not be the authentic page of Chase Bank, but a phishing page that will look similar to the actual login page.
• The only way to differentiate between the two is to check the link. The phishing pages cannot have the same link as the original login pages of the bank.
• If you enter your login details on the phishing website, it’ll be transferred to the scammers who’ll then have access to your account.
• Some users also receive such links in emails instead of text messages.
• Some users receive a text message from Chase Bank asking about a pending transaction and asking to confirm via a Yes or No reply.
• If you reply to the message, it’ll eventually ask for the security message with your bank, which will help them access the account.
• If you have accidentally become a victim of any such scam, freeze your account instantly.

Final Verdict

With technological advancements, cyber fraud is on a continuous rise. If you want to avoid falling victim to any such scam, do not respond to any suspicious email or text message, and don’t click on any suspicious links. 

Before entering your bank details on any website, double-check that it’s authentic. It will help you stay safe from schemes and scams like Chase Alert Text Scam.

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