Warning: Scam Alert

You’ve probably heard of hacked emails or social media accounts, but now, scammers target financial accounts, leading to potential economic losses and stolen personal information.

What Is an Account Takeover Scam?

A fraudster gains access to your financial account, changes your contact details, and makes unauthorized transactions—all without your knowledge. Once scammers gain control, they can change contact details to prevent alerts, make unauthorized transactions, order duplicate cards, and even impersonate you when speaking to your bank.

Types of Scams

  • Phone Scams – A scammer impersonates a bank employee, claiming suspicious activity on your account. They ask for your login credentials or a two-factor authentication code to “secure” your account, then lock you out and take control.
  • Pop-Up Scams – You see a fake security alert on your screen urging you to call a number. The scammer on the other end, pretends to be tech support, gains remote access to your computer and steals your banking info.
  • Email Scams – Clicking a link in a phishing email can install malware on your device, allowing fraudsters to track your keystrokes and steal your login details.

How to Protect Yourself

Never Share Your Banking Login.

Mid Penn Bank will never ask for your username, password, or PIN.

Verify Requests.

If you get suspicious calls, texts, or emails, do not respond. Contact Mid Penn Bank directly at 1-866-642-7736.

Keep two-factor authentication private.

Don’t share verification codes with anyone. Mid Penn Bank employees will never ask for this information.

Think before you click.

Be cautious with links and attachments in emails and texts.

Stay informed.

Know your bank’s security policies to recognize scams before they happen.

At Mid Penn Bank, your account safety is our priority. Do not provide personally identifiable information or account information, and never send money to correct an account error. If you suspect fraud, contact Mid Penn Bank immediately at 1-866-642-7736. Never utilize a phone number sent to you in an email or provided by an unsolicited caller.

Staying alert and informed is the best way to safeguard your financial future.