Had a customer call in once, clearly in a rush. We get to the part where I need to verify some info for a high-security request, so I ask, “Can you confirm the three digits on the back of your card?”
And they go, “How do I know you’re really from the bank?”
I’m like sir, you called us. On the official number. They start asking if I can prove I’m legit. And honestly, I don’t blame them, scam calls are everywhere. But the irony? Too good. You dialed us, but sure, I’m the suspicious one!

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Good for them! There have been so many awareness campaigns about scams lately and I'm glad some people are paying attention. I would have explained that the safe thing for them to do is get your number from the back of their card and if they did that, then they can be confident they are speaking to the right people.

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Hahahhaha you’re right! I’ve definitely had that thought too!

That's actually so funny, I've had that happen as well. It's kind of sad that we've gotten to a point in society where people feel suspicious of each other. But as somebody who has been scammed, I get it! I tried to go above and beyond to prove my identity.

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That’s so real. It’s sad how common scams have gotten. so I don’t blame people for being cautious but man, it makes our jobs 10x harder sometimes.

They are doing this because there are hackers
That intercept calls before they get to the person and they pose as that person. They have done this to me with police and others

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Yeah, I’ve heard about that too! It’s wild how far scammers will go. Makes sense why some folks are extra paranoid.

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