Scammers are at it again, impersonating well-known businesses and trying to rip people off. Though there are different types of scams, the objective is the same: to steal your money or personal information. Scammers use sophisticated tactics to commit fraud, one of which is Spoofing.

Spoofing is when a caller sends false information to your caller ID display to disguise their identity. Scammers often spoof a number from a company or government agency you may already know and trust.

PennCrest BANK has received reports that our phone numbers are being spoofed to appear as if you’re receiving a call from the Bank. The scammer states they are from our fraud prevention department and asks you for your debit card number, PIN number, date of birth, address, mother’s maiden name and last four of your social security number. PennCrest’s fraud department will NEVER ask you to provide this information.

If you receive a suspicious phone call, do not provide any personal or financial information, hang up immediately, and call us directly at 1-888-716-7587. Stay cautious! Scammers are constantly coming up with new ways to steal from card holders.