Protect yourself from scammers

In today’s digital age, protecting your personal information has never been more critical. Scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated, using a variety of tactics to trick you into revealing sensitive information. At Best Egg, we prioritize your security and want to ensure you’re equipped with the knowledge to stay safe.

Tips to remember:

  • Never share your banking, credit, loan, or personal information (like date of birth or social security number) over text, phone, or email without confirming the identity of the requester.
  • Watch out for phishing and other scams that trick you into thinking you’re responding to a legitimate request. All genuine emails sent from Best Egg will come from an email address that ends in “@bestegg.com”—we never use Gmail, Yahoo or any other third-party email provider.
  • If a bank or institution asks to verify your identity and you didn’t initiate the request, don’t provide any information.
  • Best Egg agents will never call or text you asking for a verification code. If you’re actively setting or resetting your Best Egg account password, the verification code you get from us should only be used online when prompted.
  • Learn to recognize scams and protect yourself. The Federal Trade Commission’s Online Privacy and Security page is a great resource for learning about scams and how to safeguard your online information.

Check out our resource center article for more tips on protecting your financial security.

IF YOU THINK YOU’VE BEEN A VICTIM OF A SCAM OR FRAUD:

  • Change your online passwords with all your financial institutions and email accounts.
  • Get a free copy of your credit report and enroll in credit alerts from Best Egg Financial Health. Review your credit report carefully, and make sure your personal information and accounts are correct.
  • Consider placing a security freeze, fraud alert, or lock on your credit report. You can do this with the three major credit bureaus: Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion.

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