Fraud Surge Prompts Titusville Police to Issue Bank Scam Warning

legitimate banks will never request that funds be sent to a so-called safe account

BREVARD COUNTY • TITUSVILLE, FLORIDA – The Titusville Police Department is alerting the community to a surge in sophisticated bank-related scams that have recently targeted residents.

According to investigators, scammers are using increasingly convincing tactics to pressure victims into revealing personal information or transferring money under false pretenses.

Police emphasize that legitimate banks will never ask customers to provide PINs, online banking passwords, or one-time verification codes. They will not call or text demanding immediate access to an account, instruct anyone to move money for security purposes, or request that funds be sent to a so-called safe account.

Detectives have identified several typical schemes currently affecting the area. In one widespread tactic, callers impersonate a bank’s fraud department by spoofing official phone numbers and claiming an account has been compromised.

Text message verification scams are also growing more prevalent, with victims receiving what appears to be a legitimate bank text followed by a call from a scammer who asks for the verification code.

Other cases involve fraudulent check deposits, fake money transfer claims through services such as Zelle or Venmo, and ATM card switching in which scammers distract victims long enough to swap debit cards and obtain their PIN.

Titusville Police urge residents to protect themselves by ending suspicious calls and contacting their bank directly using the number printed on their bank card. Individuals should avoid sharing personal or financial information over the phone or via text, enable account alerts, and use two-step verification whenever possible. Any unusual activity should be reported immediately to both the bank and the police.

Detectives continue to monitor these incidents and emphasize that awareness is one of the most effective tools in preventing fraud. Residents are encouraged to stay cautious, slow down when confronted with urgent requests, and verify information before taking action.

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