First Wyoming Bank & Trust Phone Call Scam

⚠️ Important Alert: Fraudulent Phone Calls Posing as First Wyoming Bank & Trust Employees

We have recently been made aware of fraudulent phone calls made to non-customers of our bank posing as staff from our WY branches, First Wyoming Bank & Trust.  The scammers, posing as a “Fraud Specialist” with the bank, say that a fraudulent First Wyoming credit card has been opened on their account.  The scammers attempt to “verify” sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers or account details, ask for a copy of their driver’s license and even connect to the “Cheyenne Police Department” which is just another fraudster on their team.
These calls are not from First Wyoming Bank & Trust.  Please contact the bank if you receive one of these calls and always keep these following tips in mind.

________________________________________
🛡️ How to Protect Yourself from Phone Call Scams
1. Be skeptical of urgency
Scammers try to get you to react before you think.
If someone says you must “act now,” hang up.
2. Never rely on caller ID
Fraudsters can make any number — including the bank’s — appear on your screen.
3. Never share sensitive information
A real bank will never ask for:
• Social Security numbers
• Account numbers
• Passwords
• PINs
• One time login codes
If someone calls and asks for this information, end the call immediately.
4. Hang up and call us directly
If you’re unsure whether a call is legitimate, hang up and call your local branch.
________________________________________
📞 What to Do if You Shared Information
If you believe you may have responded to a fraudulent call:
1. Visit IdentityTheft.gov
Get step by step guidance tailored to the information you shared.
2. Change any passwords you may have given out.
3. Contact First Wyoming Bank & Trust immediately
If you are a customer, we will help secure your accounts and monitor for suspicious activity.
4. If you lost money, file a police report.
5. Report the scam to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Online at ReportFraud.ftc.gov or by phone at 1 877 FTC HELP (382 4357).
________________________________________
🧠 Remember: Your Bank Will Never Ask That
Every day, individuals lose money to phone, email, and text based scams. Knowing what your bank will never ask is the best defense.

At First National Bank, we take your security seriously. If you ever receive a suspicious phone call — even if it appears legitimate — please hang up and reach out to us directly.