PNC Scam Text Message and 866-433-0009

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Is 866-433-0009 PNC Text a SCAM?

Yes! 866-433-0009 We have temporarily frozen your ACCNT text which is a fake message being circulated by scammers. In this scam, scammers send a text claiming to be a representative of a bank and claiming that the victim’s bank account has been blocked.

The scammers then ask the victim to provide personal and sensitive information, such as account numbers, passwords, and social security numbers, in order to “unblock” the account.

This information is then used to steal the victim’s money or identity theft. It is important to never provide sensitive information to scammers, and to contact the bank directly to verify the legitimacy of the request.

PNC Scam Text Message and 866-433-0009

PNC scam text message and 866-433-0009

The phishing scams target PNC customers, and they sophisticated they appear to be real.

Some of these attempts come via email or text messages, stating “unauthorized activity” on your account and to calling 888.

Text message scams known as SMiShing attempts because they come via SMS.

We called the 888 number listed on our fraudulent ‘alert’. The fake customer service number has now been reported and is out of service. But before it could be flagged as fraud. Someone on the other line asked for personally identifiable information including an account number.

PNC says if this happens to you, don’t respond to texts or emails. Don’t click on any links and don’t provide any personal information such as bank account numbers or social security numbers.

Look closely at your financial statements, experts say, for any unauthorized activity. If something isn’t right, contact customer service immediately or stop by a local branch.

If you believe you’ve received a fraudulent email or text message. Send a picture of it to  [email protected]  so your bank can document it.

A PNC spokesperson also sent us several consumer tips and the following statement:

“We take these matters very seriously, and continue to take measures to protect the security. And privacy of our customers.”

Some cybercriminals have changed their approach and target consumers. Directly through known and trusted communication channels. One of these scams involves scam awareness via text, email or phone calls. These communications appear to have been initiated by PNC. But instead they are being sent by a fraudster hoping to obtain customers’ personal or account-related information.”

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The best defense against these tactics is to be aware and vigilant. If you receive an unexpected text, email, or phone call that appears to be from PNC, we recommend the following:

• do not click on text or email links provided in scam alerts;
• do not share  your online or mobile banking password  by phone, text message, or email. As PNC will not ask you for  this  information;
• Never  share your online or mobile banking username via phone, text, or email. Unless you have initiated communication with PNC. And know with certainty that you are communicating with a PNC representative;
• do not respond to requests for other personal or financial information such as full credit card numbers or Social Security numbers, because PNC will never contact you to ask for this type of personal or account information via phone, text, or email;
• forward suspicious emails to PNC Abuse ( [email protected] ) and forward screenshots of fraudulent text messages that appear to be from PNC to PNC Abuse ( [email protected] );
• PNC customers who believe they have responded to a fraudulent text or email and have disclosed personal or account-related information should change their PNC online and mobile banking username and password, then contact us directly at 888-PNC-BANK (888-762) -2265);
• Visit the  Privacy and Security Center  at  pnc.com  for more information about preventing, detecting, and remediing these types of scams.