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Avoid Bank & Broker Phishing: Trader-Focused Guide
Protect your funds with this step-by-step checklist to spot bank, broker, and trading-platform phishing scams.
Red Flags
"Support" DMs asking for passwords or remote access.
Links that almost match your bank/broker domain.
Pressure to move funds to a "safe" wallet/account.
Impersonation of regulators or auditors.
Protection Checklist
- • Bookmark official bank/broker portals; never log in from email links
- • Enable 2FA (app-based over SMS where possible)
- • Set withdrawal whitelists and lock them
- • Verify support via official site ticket or phone number
- • Never share your MT4/MT5 master password (use investor-read-only)
If You Clicked a Bad Link
- 1. Disconnect device from internet
- 2. Change passwords from a clean device
- 3. Contact bank/broker fraud team immediately
- 4. Freeze cards and monitor statements
Frequently Asked Questions
Are "account verification" emails legit?
Only if initiated by you—confirm inside your account portal.
Can brokers call me to invest?
Reputable firms don't cold-call for investments.
Are guaranteed-profit "managed accounts" real?
No—guarantees are a hallmark of fraud.