NORTH COAST, Calif. – Savings Bank has received numerous reports from people with 707 area code phone numbers who are receiving fraudulent automated phone calls and emails indicating their bank card has been blocked.

It appears these calls are not targeting any specific financial institution.

It is important, if you receive one of these calls or emails, do not provide any personal or card information.

If you have received an automated phone call or email and have provided personal or card information, please contact Savings Bank or your financial institution right away.

Savings Bank wants customers to know that the bank does not make automated phone calls and will not call customers to activate their debit cards or to ask for account or card information.

The bank will call customers if there is unusual activity and it is suspected to be fraud. In this case, the calls are made in person, not automated.

At Savings Bank, account security is a top priority and they remain committed as ever to protect your personal and financial information and privacy.