State police warn about bank scam
HONESDALE - If you get a text message from Pennstar Bank saying your bank account or debit card may soon be deactivated, it might be a trap, state police at Honesdale report.
There is a new scam in which the sender makes the warning and requests bank and personal information to reactivate the account or the cards.
State police said it's a trick and urged people to call the bank should they receive such a message.
Identity thieves will use any tactic to gain personal information, state police said.