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Sierra Bancorp has issued an alert cautioning customers that Bank of the Sierra will never request personal or account information through social media.
The bank urges individuals to report any fake accounts posing as its official presence. This step is part of ongoing efforts to bolster security and protect account holders amid rising incidents of social media fraud targeting financial institutions. Details around specific threats or incidents have not been disclosed.
The company previously warned customers about social media scams and confirmed it does not conduct online giveaways. Sierra Bancorp has also cautioned account holders regarding phishing posts impersonating the bank. These alerts come amid a series of efforts to address digital fraud risks.