Nearly 3 in 4 Americans have experienced a scam or fraud attempt*. Every day, thousands of people fall victim to fraudulent emails, texts and calls from scammers pretending to be their bank, a loved one, the government or law enforcement. In fact, Americans lost an estimated $68 billion to scams last year**.
At BNC National Bank, we’re committed to helping you spot — and slay scams. We’ve joined the American Bankers Association and banks across the country in a nationwide effort to put criminals on notice and give you the power to protect your information and your money.
An everyday hero who knows that the best defense against a scam is knowing what to look for and what your bank will never ask.
Here are 6 signs of a scam, and the power moves Scam Slayers use to protect themselves:
For more tips, videos and an interactive quiz to find out what kind of Scam Slayer you are, visit BanksNeverAskThat.com. Be sure to share the webpage with your friends and family — the more Scam Slayers, the better.
*House Financial Services Committee, Fighting Back Report (2026)
**Gallup and Stop Scams Alliance, Scams in America Report (2026)
At BNC, we use cutting-edge technology and regular security audits to protect your data, but your awareness is the final line of defense. By staying informed, you turn individual aspirations into shared community progress.
Ready to see if you can spot the scam?
Take the "Banks Never Ask That" Quiz here.