Text Scam Targeting Farmers State Bank Customers

We want to make you aware of a phishing scheme currently circulating in our community. Fraudsters are sending text messages that look like they are from Farmers State Bank. A common version reads:

“Farmers State Bank; your card was used for $879 at Target. If you didn’t make this, click here to cancel.”

This message is not from Farmers State Bank. It is an attempt to trick you into clicking a malicious link and sharing your personal information.

Scammers are not targeting you individually, and your personal information has not been compromised. Instead, they are sending the same text to large blocks of phone numbers at once, hoping that one of the recipients will be a Farmers State Bank customer and click the link.

What You Should Do

• Do not click the link.

• Do not reply to the text.

• Delete the message immediately.

• If you clicked the link or entered any information, call us right away.

How to Recognize a Scam Text

• Typos and poor grammar (such as “wasx used” or “you didn’t made this”).

• Messages that create panic or urgency.

• Links that ask you to log in or share personal details.

• Unfamiliar or suspicious phone numbers.

How Farmers State Bank Will Contact You

We may send branch updates, account alerts or security messages, but we will never:

• Ask you to click a link to log in.

• Request your Social Security number, PIN, or online banking password by text.

• Pressure you to respond immediately.

Need Help?

If you are unsure about a message you received, contact your local branch directly or call the number on the back of your Farmers State Bank debit card.