FRAUD ALERT - INCREASE IN PHISHING SCAMS
Please be aware that fraudsters are increasingly using “phishing” (an e-mail attempt to scam a user into surrendering private information that will be used for identity theft) techniques through e-mail networks. These e-mails may appear to come from Washington Trust Bank and request that you provide a user name and/or password which can then be used to compromise your personal and business information. Washington Trust Bank would never ask you for this type of information via e-mail.
Be very suspicious of e-mails asking you to input information that should be known by Washington Trust Bank (i.e., account numbers, social security or tax identification numbers).
If you receive an e-mail from Washington Trust Bank that you believe is fraudulent or suspicious, please contact your Relationship Manager or Priority Service at 800-788-4578.