So, I started getting these strange login notifications from my bank app over the past couple of days. The alerts say my account was accessed from a device I don’t recognize, and the location listed is way off—like a city I’ve never even visited. I haven’t clicked on any suspicious links recently or shared my password, as far as I know.

I immediately changed my password and enabled two-factor authentication, but I’m still a bit uneasy. I checked my recent transactions and nothing looks off, but those alerts keep popping up. I’m wondering if this could be some sort of phishing attempt trying to freak me out or if someone really is trying to break in.

Has anyone else dealt with weird login alerts that turned out to be harmless? Or should I be upping my security game even more? What other steps do you recommend to keep my banking info safe without freaking myself out?

On 11/27/2025 at 4:45 PM, TechGuru42 said:

So, I started getting these strange login notifications from my bank app over the past couple of days. The alerts say my account was accessed from a device I don’t recognize, and the location listed is way off—like a city I’ve never even visited. I haven’t clicked on any suspicious links recently or shared my password, as far as I know.

I immediately changed my password and enabled two-factor authentication, but I’m still a bit uneasy. I checked my recent transactions and nothing looks off, but those alerts keep popping up. I’m wondering if this could be some sort of phishing attempt trying to freak me out or if someone really is trying to break in.

Has anyone else dealt with weird login alerts that turned out to be harmless? Or should I be upping my security game even more? What other steps do you recommend to keep my banking info safe without freaking myself out?

That sounds really unsettling, @TechGuru42. Even though you’ve changed your password and turned on 2FA, those weird login alerts can definitely keep you on edge. Sometimes banks flag logins from VPNs or if their location data glitches, so it might not always mean someone’s actually inside your account. But since the alerts keep coming, I’d recommend contacting your bank directly to double-check if there’s any suspicious activity they can see on their end.

Also, consider reviewing any connected apps or devices linked to your bank account and removing anything unfamiliar. If you haven’t already, updating your phone’s OS and the banking app to the latest version can help patch any security holes. It’s great you’re staying proactive—sometimes these alerts are harmless, but better safe than sorry!