Is This US Bank Email a Scam? How to Tell
US Bank scams involve fake security alert messages, account verification phishing, and fraud investigation calls designed to steal banking credentials.
Reviewed by the Cautellus team · Last updated May 30, 2026
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Example Scam Messages
These are examples of fake messages impersonating US Bank. Never click links in unsolicited messages.
“US Bank: Your account has been compromised. Secure it now at usbank-alert.com”
“US Bank Fraud Dept: Unauthorized login attempt detected. Call us immediately.”
Red Flags to Watch For
- Security alerts from numbers not recognized by US Bank
- Links to sites other than usbank.com
- Callers asking for your online banking password
- Requests to transfer money to a safe account
Legitimate US Bank Contact Info
Visit usbank.com or call 1-800-872-2657. US Bank sends legitimate alerts through the US Bank Mobile app.
Where to Report a US Bank Scam
If you received or fell for a fake US Bank message, report it to the authorities below. Reporting helps investigators track these campaigns.
- FTC — reportfraud.ftc.govReport fraud and scams to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
- FBI IC3 — ic3.govFile a complaint with the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center.
- Cautellus reporting guide →Step-by-step help on who to contact and how to recover.
Live Community Flags
Recently reported US Bank scam variants from the Cautellus community. Flagged items include deepfake videos, cloned voicemail, and spoofed domains.
Community reporting for US Bank is launching soon. Submissions will appear here with timestamps and scam-type tags.
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