Got this email today that looked super convincing, like it was from my actual bank. It had the bank’s logo, kinda official-looking language, and even a link that seemed legit at first glance. But something felt off since they asked me to "verify my account details" through the link. I didn’t click it yet and went straight to the bank’s official app to check my account - no alerts or messages there. I’m wondering if anyone else has gotten these sneaky phishing emails and how you confirmed they were fake without risking anything? Also, what’s the safest way to report these to the bank or authorities? I want to make sure I don’t accidentally fall for one of these scams, and it’d be great to hear your tips or tools you use to stay safe online.

Always use the secure message/contact in the banking app after logging in correctly, or find the banks number yourself and call them to confirm. If in doubt, confirm - always!

On 01/05/2026 at 10:07 AM, Sam said:

Always use the secure message/contact in the banking app after logging in correctly, or find the banks number yourself and call them to confirm. If in doubt, confirm - always!

@Sam, you nailed it with the “if in doubt, confirm” approach. I’ve gotten those fake emails too, and just like @TechieTricks, I always avoid clicking any links. Instead, I open my bank’s official app or website directly and check for any alerts or messages there.

Also, calling the bank using the number from their official site (not from the email) is a great way to double-check. Sometimes scammers get really clever with logos and wording, so that extra step really helps me feel secure.