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Bank Statement Email Scam

This scam emails a fake 'your e-statement is ready' or 'review your statement' notice impersonating your bank, linking to a fake login page that captures your online banking credentials.

Quick verdict

Risk level
High risk
Scam type
Bank impersonation phishing
Main red flag
A bank email linking you to log in to 'view your statement'.
What to do first
Do not use the link. Log in only through your bank's official app or website.

What this scam usually looks like

This scam emails a fake 'your e-statement is ready' or 'review your statement' notice impersonating your bank, linking to a fake login page that captures your online banking credentials.

Email scams, or phishing, remain one of the most common ways criminals steal logins, payment details, and money. A convincing message imitates a brand or contact and steers you toward a fake login page, a malicious attachment, or a fraudulent payment.

The single clearest warning sign to remember is this: A bank email linking you to log in to 'view your statement'. Do not use the link. Log in only through your bank's official app or website.

Not sure this matches what you received? Compare it with the Fake PayPal Email Scam or the Microsoft Account Email Scam, browse the Email Scams guides, or paste the exact message into our free scam checker.

By the numbers

Most reported
phishing was the most common type of cybercrime complaint reported to the FBI in 2023
Source: FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center
$12.5B
total reported internet-crime losses in the US in 2023
Source: FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center

Example message pattern

Example pattern, not a real report
Example pattern: 'Your monthly e-statement is now available. Log in to review your account activity and avoid suspension of paperless billing: [suspicious link]'

This is a fictional, anonymised example used to illustrate the pattern. It is not a verified real message, and any names are used only to show how the scam typically reads.

Why this is a red flag: A bank email linking you to log in to 'view your statement'.

Red flags to watch for

  • A statement notice that links you to log in
  • A login page whose address is not your bank
  • A generic greeting with no partial account number
  • A threat about losing paperless billing or access
  • Branding that is close but slightly off

What to do

  • Log in only through your bank's official app or website you type yourself
  • Check statements within your genuine account
  • Report the email as phishing to your bank and delete it
  • Enable two-factor authentication on your banking

If you already clicked or replied

  • If you entered your banking login, contact your bank immediately
  • Change your online banking password from a trusted device
  • Review transactions for anything you did not make
  • Watch for follow-up calls posing as your bank

What not to do

  • Do not log in through links in statement emails
  • Do not share banking codes or passwords
  • Do not call numbers provided in the email

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Frequently asked questions

Does my bank email me a link to log in?
Banks may notify you that a statement is ready, but you should always log in through the official app or website directly, not via a link in the email.
The email looked official. How can I tell?
Check the sender and avoid the link. Genuine statements are accessible by logging in to your real account, where you can confirm any notice.
I entered my banking details. What now?
Contact your bank immediately, change your password from a trusted device, review transactions, and watch for follow-up impersonation calls.
How do I read my statement safely?
Open your bank's official app or type its web address yourself, and view statements within your account.

Last reviewed June 2026 · Written & reviewed by the

Disclaimer: This page provides educational information only to help you recognise common scam patterns. It is not legal, financial, cybersecurity, or law enforcement advice, and it does not confirm whether any specific message, company, or person is genuine or fraudulent. When in doubt, contact the official organisation directly and report concerns to your local authorities.