Security Alerts
Looking out for our clients.
To help you better protect your financial accounts, KeyBank regularly shares alerts on widespread fraud activities. Check back often to keep tabs on the latest cybersecurity issues you may encounter.
Be Aware of the *72 Scam
A new scam is increasingly being used by fraudsters. We’re here to help you avoid being a victim and keep your accounts safe.
Be aware of increased risk of fraudulent links during the holiday season.
Unfortunately, during the holiday season instead of spreading joy, fraudsters use digital shopping against us. If something seems too good to be true, it probably is. You should not buy items from unknown sites and instead purchase from known vendors.
Beware of Common Fraud Attempts by Phone, Email and Text
Criminals have new ways of committing fraud by pretending to be KeyBank contacting clients. We'll tell you what to look out for and what to do, so you can recognize, avoid and report these increasingly common scams.
Be Aware of a Rise in Fraud for Unemployment Benefits.
Unemployment fraud has become more prevalent since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. In these latest scams, fraudsters use phishing emails and other social engineering tricks to gain personal information from victims.
Beware of Calls Appearing to Come from Your Bank
Scammers are impersonating bank call center and fraud departments to trick victims into thinking that their actual bank is calling them. Then, the scammers ask for personal data and use it to access victims’ online banking accounts.
COVID-19 Causing Increase in Scams, FBI Warns. Here’s What You Should Know.
Government agencies including the FBI are warning that fraudsters are creating new scams based on the pandemic and the recent announcement of the stimulus payments.