Have you received a text from your financial institution asking you to verify a security code? If you get an unrequested call or text from Fidelity or any financial institution that you work with, asking for a security code, STOP. Never read back a security code. Never type the code into your phone or a website unless you are on an official Fidelity app or website or the official website or app of the financial institution that you work with. 

Take additional measures to protect yourself like: 
•    Enroll in additional security features like multi-factor authentication and secure your mobile          phone, social and email accounts.
•    Be wary of calls or emails threatening legal action or account closures. 
•    Don't trust unexpected calls from individuals claiming to represent technical support, the IRS, or your financial institutions.
•    Take care with information shared on social media. Information like your birthday or other personal information may seem ok to share, but scammers could take advantage and use this information to scam you.
•    Don't send money to people you don't know.
•    Investigate companies you find on social media before doing business with them.

If you received a text from your financial institution like Fidelity or have questions about how to protect yourself reach out to your XML wealth advisor. In addition, read the full article from Fidelity here.

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