Sharing is not always caring—protect yourself from Romance Scams.
"Romance Scams–" are one of the most common forms of financial fraud and can be the hardest to recognize. The fraudster often asks for a favor or needs help to get them through a tough time. Please do not give out your account information, and do not send or accept money from someone you've met online. If asked to do so, please contact a banker at your branch and ask for help. We can help determine if it's part of a scam: 402-344-7300.
COMMON RED FLAGS:
- The friendship or relationship escalated very quickly.
- You've only talked to this person via phone, text or email.
- Face-to-face meetings are postponed or not possible due to extreme distance.
- They don't always ask you for your money! A fraudster may ask you to accept money on their behalf and withdraw cash or transfer it.
- When they ask for money or a favor, it is always an emergency or includes a sad story to 'tug at your heartstrings.'