09/02/2026
A message from our CEO…
🚨 CAN WE TALK ABOUT SCAMS FOR A MINUTE? 🚨
Yesterday, I almost got caught by one, and I want to tell you about it because if they can make me stop and question what’s happening, they can absolutely do it to someone else.
I received a phone call and my caller ID clearly showed Navy Federal, which is where I personally bank.
The gentleman told me someone had attempted to use my account at an Apple Store. He sounded legitimate. He knew exactly what to say to make the situation sound urgent.
Then he told me that to “protect” my money, I needed to withdraw it from my account and move it to a third-party account such as Cash App or Apple Pay.
🚩 THAT WAS THE RED FLAG.
He asked me how much money was in the account. I said $0. He immediately said, “No, put it back.”
At that point, I hung up.
And we moved QUICKLY.
I asked Jaylyn from our Payroll Department to Google the phone number while, simultaneously, I had Aatiyah from Payroll change the password to my account.
I also moved my money into another account that I trusted.
Then I contacted Navy Federal myself.
They assured me that everything was okay and explained that scammers can spoof phone numbers, meaning they can make the caller ID on your phone actually display the name or number of your bank.
That part bothered me.
Because this evening I started thinking:
How many of my clients could this happen to?
How many people would follow those instructions because their phone literally says their bank is calling?
How many seniors would panic?
How many business owners would move thousands of dollars because someone told them their account was being compromised?
PLEASE remember this:
❌ Your bank should NEVER be calling you and telling you to move your money to Cash App, Apple Pay, Zelle, cryptocurrency, gift cards, or another account to “protect” it.
❌ Do not trust caller ID just because you recognize the name or number.
❌ Do not give an unexpected caller your account balance, password, PIN, verification code, or other banking information.
✅ HANG UP.
✅ Call your bank yourself using the number on the back of your card or through the bank’s official app.
✅ If you believe your information may have been compromised, change your password immediately.
✅ Verify everything independently before moving a single dollar.
And PLEASE talk to your parents, grandparents, employees, friends, and family about this.
These scams are getting sophisticated.
The person doesn’t necessarily sound like a scammer.
The phone number doesn’t necessarily look suspicious.
Your caller ID may literally say YOUR BANK IS CALLING.
That does NOT mean your bank is calling.
I deal with people’s finances every single day, and this call was convincing enough that I immediately took action to protect my accounts.
That is exactly why I’m sharing this.
Have you received a call like this?
Tell me in the comments what happened. I really want to know how many people this is happening to.
The more we talk about these scams, the more people we can protect.
Ashley🖤
