La Salle, IL – Residents across La Salle County are being targeted in an active phone scam involving fraudsters posing as employees of La Salle State Bank’s fraud department.
According to a public warning issued by La Salle State Bank, customers have reported receiving calls claiming their accounts were compromised. The scammers are allegedly asking for internet banking login and password information — data the bank emphasizes it will never request over the phone.
Bank officials urge anyone receiving such calls to immediately hang up and contact the bank directly at 815-223-8800 to verify any suspicious communication. The scam has triggered increased alerts across the city, with the La Salle Police Department sharing the warning on social media within the last 24 hours.
The fraudulent activity is expected to continue through at least Wednesday, prompting reminders for residents to remain vigilant. The bank recommends customers never provide sensitive account information over the phone and to verify all communication by calling official numbers.
