Lawyer’s Viral Tweet Warns People About New Scam Call Pretending To Be From Bank

Scammers are becoming increasingly better at finding new ways to get ahold of our private information. Older folks are typically the target of most of these scams, but sometimes the scammer has a new trick up their sleeve. You never know when you may fall for something, so it’s good to educate yourself whenever the opportunity arises. 

Lawyer Peter Gunst recently tweeted about a scam he almost fell for when a scammer pretended to be his bank. The thread is a good reminder to be careful when sharing information, such as account numbers and passwords. 

Others responded with some thoughts on how to protect yourself in such an event. Stay safe out there!


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Nate Armbruster

Nate Armbruster is a stand-up comedian and writer based in Chicago who is likely writing a joke as you read this. Find him online at natecomedy.com.