Brightwell fraud prevention

At Brightwell, we understand the importance of protecting your money and we are committed to educating you on ways you can safeguard your funds and personal information to avoid becoming a victim of fraud.

Be smarter than the fraudsters. Learn the tricks they use to take your money, so you can keep your money safe.

Recognize email phishing scams

DO NOT trust emails from unknown senders

Fraudsters use fake email addresses. For example: brightwell@xyz.com or noreply@bright.well.com are NOT safe.

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These are safe Brightwell emails:

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Always check the sender of the email.

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Detect fake websites

NEVER click on a link from an unknown sender

Emails or messages that urgently ask for your personal information often have links that take you to fake, look-alike websites. Fake websites may end in .xyz, .co, .biz or other combinations of letters and they are NOT safe.

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These are safe Brightwell websites:

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If unsure, type out www.brightwellnavigator.com to log in to your account.

Avoid social media fraud

NEVER share personal information on social media

Fraudsters will create fake Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn accounts impersonating friends, family, or employers and message you asking for personal information.

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Examples of scam messages:

Offering a bonus or extra salary
Urgently asking for money

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If you get a message from anyone stating that they are contacting you on behalf of your employer or Brightwell or are stranded and need help, do not respond or send them any money or share personal information.

Do not share your card number, username, password, or PIN with anyone.

Identify fake calls

Be wary of fraudsters calling you and pretending to be Brightwell support

Sometimes a fraudster may call you asking for personal information that could put your Brightwell account at risk. If you are unsure, do NOT share your information.

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Or, open a support ticket on the Brightwell Navigator website or in the Brightwell Navigator mobile app and we will schedule a time to talk with you.

Open a support ticket

Protect your pin when using an ATM

Do NOT share your PIN with anyone

Your PIN is like a key to your money. If someone has this 4-digit secret code, they have access to get your money from an ATM or make purchases if they have your card.

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Protect your PIN:

Cover the PIN pad as your enter your PIN.
Choose a PIN no one could guess.
Change your PIN every 6 months.

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If your card or PIN is lost or stolen, open a support ticket and report it to Brightwell immediately.