SESLOC members have reported receiving fraudulent calls, emails and text messages asking them to verify if they authorized a transfer to an external account. The dollar amounts have ranged from $2,000 – $2,500. In some cases, the scammers spoofed the SESLOC phone number in order to appear more legitimate.
These messages are fake. Please do not reply and do not click any links.
The attackers are attempting to get you to reveal your account information, which may then be used to commit financial fraud or identity theft. Unfortunately, these incidents are becoming more common.
SESLOC will never call, email or text you and request confidential or personal information. If you feel a phone call is suspicious, hang up immediately and do not answer again. Do not respond to suspicious text or emails.
If you have received a suspicious message, please report the incident to SESLOC. Notifying us helps us keep tabs on suspicious activity, whereas we may notify members like you to help prevent future attacks.
- Take a screenshot of a text message, email message or webpage and send to us via Secure Message in Online Banking or via Live Chat on sesloc.org. To access our website, ALWAYS type https://sesloc.org in your internet browser.
- Call SESLOC at (805) 543-1816 by dialing the number on your keypad. Do not click on a past incoming call from your call log history.
You may also:
- Report a suspicious phone call, email, text or pop-up ad to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at ReportFraud.ftc.gov
- Be prepared. See our tips for recognizing and avoiding Phishing scams.
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