Arvest Bank Scam Email or Text Message and How to Protect Yourself

Scammers are sending phishing scam text messages like the one below to Arvest Bank customers. The messages contain a link to phishing websites that steal account credentials, personal and financial information. Therefore, recipients of suspicious text or email messages that appear to be from Arvest Bank are asked to contact the financial institution to confirm or go to www.arvest.com .

Arvest Bank Scam Text

How to Protect Yourself

Never provide your personal information in response to an unsolicited request, whether it is over the phone or over the internet
If you believe the contact may be legitimate, contact the financial institution to confirm
Never provide your password over the phone or in response to an unsolicited internet request
Review account statements regularly to ensure all charges are correct
Never click on the link provided in an email you believe is fraudulent
Do not be intimidated by an email or caller who suggests dire consequences if you do not immediately provide or verify financial information
If you fall victim to an attack, act immediately to protect yourself

What To Do If Victimized

If you have received a suspicious email claiming to be from Arvest Bank asking you to confirm or verify any information by visiting a web page, please visit their Report Fraud page for information on how to notify them.