AllSouth Federal Credit Union has issued a scam warning after some people in the Midlands received text messages recently claiming to be from the financial institution.
"This is a scam," said Audrey Brown, AllSouth Vice President of Marketing. "Do not respond to these texts."
Brown said AllSouth will never ask customers for their personal information via text or email.
"AllSouth did not send this message and anyone who receives the message should not respond to it or call any of the numbers listed in it," said Brown.
The texts advise a person to call a phone number to unblock an account. Once calling the number, people are asked to enter their debit or credit card numbers and other personal information such as a Social Security Number.
People who do not have accounts with AllSouth say they have received the texts.
Brown said the credit union first learned about the suspicious texts from people who have cell phone service through AT&T, but eventually customers of Verizon and Sprint also reported receiving the text messages.
Brown said the credit union has not been hacked, and customers' banking information is safe. The company is working with its security advisors to monitor the situation.
"The proper authorities have been notified regarding this," said Brown.
If you received one of these text messages, called the number and provided your financial information, you can contact AllSouth at security@allsouth.org.
For more information go to www.allsouth.org.
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