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Bank Scam

Don’t take the bait.

Scammers pretending to be from your bank often sound calm, professional, and urgent. They’ll say there’s “suspicious activity” on your account, that your money isn’t safe, or that they need your help moving funds for verification. Then, they’ll direct you to withdraw cash or buy Bitcoin from an ATM to “secure” your money.

Real banks will never ask you to move funds, send crypto, or share account details over the phone. If someone pressures you to act fast, hang up immediately and contact your bank directly using the number on your debit card or official website.

Athena Bitcoin ATMs are for your use — never for anyone claiming to represent a bank or financial institution.

Scammers often work in organized operations,

posing as trusted bank representatives.

Victims are pressured into acting quickly—fear and

urgency are the scammer’s tools.

Once funds are sent, they’re gone. Real banks will never

ask you to transfer or withdraw money to “protect” your account.

WARNING

Scammers can fake phone numbers, emails, and caller IDs.
Never trust what appears on your screen or who the caller claims to be.

If someone tells you to send Bitcoin, hang up immediately, it’s a scam.

Social Engineering

Scammers don’t hack computers — they hack people.

Social engineering means tricking you into trusting them so they can steal your money or information. They pretend to be someone real; a bank, utility, or government agency, and use fear or urgency to make you act fast.

If you feel pressured, it’s a scam. Hang up, delete the message, and verify it yourself.

How the Bank

Scam Works

The Fake Alert

You get a call, text, or email claiming to be from your bank. The message warns that your account is locked, compromised, or has suspicious transactions. The scammer may even spoof your bank’s number or logo to look real. The goal is to make you panic and act before thinking.

The Trap

You’re told to “verify” your identity or protect your funds. They might ask you to share one-time codes, login information, or even move your money to a “safe” account. Everything sounds official — but it’s a setup to gain control of your funds.

Request

The scammer claims your money is in danger and instructs you to withdraw cash or buy Bitcoin to “secure” your funds. They’ll stay on the phone or text with you until the transaction is done. Once sent, your money is gone for good.

Reality Check

Real banks will never ask you to move funds, share passwords, or make payments in Bitcoin. If someone pressures you to act fast or keep things secret, it’s a scam. Hang up immediately and contact your bank using the number printed on your debit card.

Real vs Fake

Legit Communication

  • Real banks will never call, text, or email asking you to move money or share login details.
  • They don’t ask for crypto, gift cards, or wire transfers to “protect” your account.
  • If there’s suspicious activity, you’ll see it through your online banking or official app — not through an unexpected message.
  • Real bank staff give you time to verify concerns and will never pressure or threaten you.

Fake Bank Scam

  • Scammers pose as bank employees and use fear or urgency to make you act fast.
  • They’ll claim your money is at risk or your account was hacked, and tell you to “secure” it by transferring or withdrawing funds.
  • They may spoof your bank’s number or website to look real.
  • Their goal is to get you to move your money — once it’s gone, it’s gone.
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