Bank Community Engagement Intern
About the job
- Interest in banking, financial literacy, community development, affordable housing, and/or nonprofit management.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to draft clear, concise briefs, reports, presentations, and other professional materials.
- Strong critical thinking and research skills, with the ability to quickly understand complex issues, identify key takeaways, and synthesize information for diverse audiences.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and in highly collaborative team environments.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; experience conducting web-based research.
- Must be a rising junior or senior at an accredited college or university, with an expected graduation date from December 2027 through May 2029.
- Collaborate with the ABA Foundation team to enhance financial literacy and community engagement initiatives by refining educational programs and resources for children, teens, young adults, and older adults.
- Coordinate ABA Foundation efforts to recognize and promote the ways banks contribute to economic growth and community development through the Foundation’s Community Commitment Awards program.
- Explore and identify bank products and services that can help financially vulnerable individuals build financial resilience and achieve greater financial stability.
- Assist the Foundation team with communications efforts, such as developing content for the Foundation’s monthly newsletter, Spirit of Banking.
- Perform general administrative duties as necessary.
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Job Description:
Duration/Hours:
June 7, 2027 – August 13, 2027
Pay rate is $25/hour for undergraduate student (Rising Junior or Senior)
Full-time; 37.5 hours per week
Based in Washington, DC, with an expectation to work onsite at least two days per week.
ABA’s Internship provides students with a paid opportunity to work with one of the biggest trade associations in Washington, DC. This extremely selective opportunity provides students with the opportunity to do substantial work in various divisions across ABA, connect with leadership, build a network, and make a difference.
Primary Responsibilities
• Collaborate with the ABA Foundation team to enhance financial literacy and community engagement initiatives by refining educational programs and resources for children, teens, young adults, and older adults.
• Coordinate ABA Foundation efforts to recognize and promote the ways banks contribute to economic growth and community development through the Foundation’s Community Commitment Awards program.
• Explore and identify bank products and services that can help financially vulnerable individuals build financial resilience and achieve greater financial stability.
• Assist the Foundation team with communications efforts, such as developing content for the Foundation’s monthly newsletter - Spirit of Banking.
• Perform general administrative duties as necessary.
Required Skills
• Interest in banking, financial literacy, community development, affordable housing, and/or nonprofit management.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to draft clear, concise briefs, reports, presentations, and other professional materials.
• Strong critical thinking and research skills, with the ability to quickly understand complex issues, identify key takeaways, and synthesize information for diverse audiences.
• Self-motivated and able to work effectively both independently and in highly collaborative team environments.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; experience conducting web-based research.
Minimum Education Requirements
Must be a rising Junior or Senior at an accredited college or university with an expected graduation date of December 2027 through May 2029.
Preferred Fields of Study
Business, Education, Public Health, Public Administration, Public Policy, or Nonprofit Management
Salary Band Range:
$15.00 - $37.50 - $60.00American Bankers Association (ABA) is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected Veteran status, personal appearance, political affiliation, family responsibilities, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
About the company
ABA is a national trade association that represents the banking industry, including national, state, and savings banks. It provides training, research, and advocacy to support banks and the banking system. It produces policy guidance, industry standards, and resources to help banks comply with regulations and interact with lawmakers and regulators. Its goal is to develop standards, inform policy, and advocate for laws and regulations that affect banks and their customers.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$3.4K
Headquarters
Washington DC, District of Columbia
Founded
1875
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2%Next mon/tues: ABA convention livestream to highlight policy priorities, future of tokenized money, economic outlook and cross-industry efforts to combat scams. WASHINGTON - ABA President and CEO Rob Nichols; ABA Chair Kenneth Kelly, president and CEO of First Independence Bank; Incoming ABA Chair Cathy Owen, chair, president and CEO of State Holding Company, the holding company for Eagle Bank & Trust Company in Little Rock, Ark.; Brooke Ybarra, ABA senior vice president for innovation and strategy; David Watson, president and CEO, The Clearing House; Paul Benda, ABA executive vice president for risk, fraud and cybersecurity; Jonathan Martin, politics bureau chief and senior political columnist at POLITICO; Keerat Sharma, Google vice president of ads product safety; and U.S Olympic athletes Elana Meyers Taylor, Mike Eruzione, Jesse Diggins and Olivia Giaccio are among the speakers participating in the American Bankers Association's 2026 Annual Convention Oct. 26-27 in Salt Lake City before an audience of bank leaders from across the country. ABA will livestream portions of the convention general sessions on its X handle @ABABankers. Monday General Sessions Accessible by Livestream On Monday morning, Oct. 26, the convention will open with remarks from ABA President and CEO Rob Nichols, who will outline the association's priorities for the year ahead and look ahead to the midterm election, followed by Harris Simmons, chairman and CEO, Zions Bancorporation and video remarks from Utah Gov. Spencer Cox. The morning will continue with a welcome to Salt Lake City from Nate Callister, president and CEO, Zions Bank, and a deep dive discussion on the potential for tokenized money within the banking system, including a discussion of the critical role ABA will play in supporting banks as they consider how to incorporate digital assets into their business models, an update on the BankChain Alliance's approach to tokenized deposits, and David Watson, president and CEO, The Clearing House will discuss TCH's approach to tokenized deposits and lessons learned from the rollout of real-time payments. The afternoon general session will feature remarks from outgoing ABA Chair Kenneth Kelly and recognition of the recipients of ABA's 2026 Emerging Leaders Awards before closing with ABA Chief Member Engagement Officer Russell Davis sharing the latest data on bank hiring trends and a new ABA program designed to increase the bank talent pool. Tuesday General Sessions Accessible by Livestream On Tuesday morning, Oct. 27, ABA will hold its annual business meeting to elect the 2026-2027 officers and board before remarks from incoming ABA Chair Cathy Owen, chair, president and CEO of State Holding Company in Little Rock, Ark. Owen will then proceed to recognize the 2026 winners of the ABA Foundation's Community Commitment Awards, honoring banks for extraordinary community work in seven categories. At the conclusion of the awards presentation, the winner of the ABA Foundation's George Bailey Distinguished Service Award, Aaron Slate of Truist Bank, will address the convention. Following that the focus shifts to the economy. U.S. Bank Chief Economist Beth Ann Bovino, chair of ABA's Economic Advisory Committee, will discuss the economic outlook for 2027 and beyond, including inflation, interest rates, labor markets and the economic implications of the AI investment boom. The general session will close with Paul Benda, ABA executive vice president for risk, fraud and cybersecurity, sitting down with Keerat Sharma, Google vice president of ads product safety, for a conversation on combating online scams, fraudulent advertising and bank impersonation. Full Streaming Schedule The full livestream schedule for both days is below (all times listed are EST). All convention general sessions listed below will be livestreamed on X at @ABABankers. Times listed below are approximate and subject to change, and not all general session speakers and discussions listed above will be accessible via livestream. Monday, Oct. 26 * 10-10:15 a.m.: Opening remarks: Rob Nichols, president and CEO, ABA * 10:15-10:20 a.m.: Welcome to the Beehive State and introduction of Utah Gov. Spencer Cox's prerecorded remarks: Harris Simmons, chairman and CEO, Zions Bancorporation, and former ABA chair * 10:20-10:25 a.m.: Welcome to Salt Lake City: Nate Callister, president and CEO, Zions Bank * 10:25-10:30 a.m.: ABA's approach to tokenized money: Brooke Ybarra, senior vice president, innovation and strategy, ABA * 10:30-10:45 a.m.: BankChain Alliance: A banker-led approach to tokenized deposits: Brooke Ybarra, senior vice president, innovation and strategy, ABA; Jackson Hataway, president and CEO, Missouri Bankers Association; Howard Headlee, president and CEO, Utah Bankers Association * 10:45-11:05 a.m.: From RTP to tokenized money: What's next for bank payments? David Watson, president and CEO, The Clearing House; Jess Sharp, deputy, policy division, and executive vice president, advocacy and innovation, ABA * 5:30-5:45 p.m.: Chairman's address: Kenneth Kelly, ABA chair and president and CEO, First Independence Bank * 5:45-5:55 p.m.: Emerging Leader Awards * 5:55-6 p.m.: The outlook for bank hiring: Russell Davis, chief member engagement officer, ABA Tuesday, Oct. 27 * 10-10:15 a.m.: Annual business meeting including incoming Chair Cathy Owen address * 10:15-10:30 a.m.: Community Commitment Awards including remarks from George Bailey Award winner Aaron Slate of Truist Bank. * 10:30-11 a.m.: 2027 and beyond: Navigating the next phase of the economy: Beth Ann Bovino, chief economist, U.S. Bank; Patrick Mitchell, head of economic policy research, ABA * 11-11:30 a.m.: Combating online scams: A fireside chat with Google: Keerat Sharma, vice president, ads product safety, Google; Paul Benda, executive vice president, risk, fraud and cybersecurity, ABA Press Registration Note to editors: Convention general sessions will be livestreamed on X at @ABABankers. In-person access is available to news media for the general sessions on Monday, Oct. 26, and Tuesday, Oct. 27. Press credentials and preregistration are required to attend in person. To preregister, contact Morgan Kumi at [email protected]. Only the general sessions on Monday, Oct. 26 and Tuesday, Oct. 27 are open press; all other convention sessions (including all Knowledge Sessions) and events are closed press. About the American Bankers Association The American Bankers Association is the voice of the nation's $26.5 trillion banking industry, which is composed of small, regional and large banks that together employ over 2 million people, safeguard $20.7 trillion in deposits and extend $13.9 trillion in loans. Useful Links
26th NextGen Payments & RegTech Forum arrives in Austin, Texas. * FinTech StartUps * 21.10.2026 01:36 pm The 26th NextGen Payments & RegTech Forum is one of the leading Payments, Compliance and Financial Crime events in the USA. It brings together senior voices from Banking, Fintech, Payments infrastructure, digital assets and Regulatory Technology. The Forum takes place on 10 November 2026 at the W Hotel, Austin, and will feature the thought leaders shaping the next phase of US payments. It is also recognised as a leading RegTech conference in the USA and a key payments summit in Texas, offering insight into real-time payments, fraud prevention, agentic commerce, open banking and tokenised money. Proudly sponsored by: Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, Splunk and UMCA Technologies This prestigious Forum will welcome senior executives, regulators and industry visionaries for a day of valuable discussions and exclusive networking. Delegates will gain actionable insights into the technologies, regulations and payment rails shaping the future of financial services. Get ready to be part of the conversation that's driving the next wave of payments and RegTech transformation! Over 40 industry specialists will take the stage at the 26th NextGen Payments & RegTech Forum, covering the latest topics and representing leading organisations such as Visa, PayPal, Wells Fargo, Capital One, Charles Schwab, Truist, PNC, Regions Bank, Western Alliance Bank, Texas Capital, Tri City National Bank, Third Coast Bank, Everbank, OneMain Financial, Ripple, Wise, Global Payments, Paysend, IXOPAY, Yuno, Onafriq, Fluz, Splunk, Alacriti, Ouro, VelaFi, BIGTXN, Howden, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, American Bankers Association, Financial Data and Technology Association (FDATA), Georgia Fintech Academy, PayTech Women, Finopotamus, Roosevelt Institute and BetterBuyDesign. INDUSTRY EXPERTS READY TO TAKE THE STAGE: * Aaron Prater, Chief Operating Officer at Tri City National Bank * Adi Iyer, GM, Financial Services at Fluz * Amber Thetford, Chief Product Officer at Onafriq * Anil Kumar, Senior Director Product Management at Visa * Anthony Kuyoro, Head of Merchant Experiences, SMB - Product Management at PayPal * Bo Berg, Technical Strategist & Innovation * Chris B Kennedy, Head of Enterprise Payments at Regions Bank * Christian Crisan, Managing Director - Financial Services Strategy and Advisory at Splunk * Christine Cooper, Senior Director of Product Management at Ripple * Elizabeth Davidson, Regulatory Counsel, Special Assignment at PNC * Gail Burgos, CEO at PayTech Women * Haider Mannan, CEO at BIGTXN * Harsh Dev, Director, Global Head of Risk Platform at PayPal * Hema Zutshi, Senior Director at Visa * Jairo Riveros, President, Americas & Head of the Office of Strategy Management at Paysend * Jason C. Honeycutt, Chief Compliance Officer at Ouro * Jason Jerina, VP Head of Platform Optimization at Truist * Jo Davenport, SVP, Fraud Director at Third Coast Bank * John San Filippo, Co-Founder and Publisher at Finopotamus * Katherine Avery, Founder at Chimayo Consulting, LLC * Laura Gibson, Executive Director at Georgia Fintech Academy * Lloyd Nelson, SVP, Head of U.S. Digital Assets at Howden * Mark Majeske, Senior Vice President of Faster Payments at Alacriti * Melissa Pottenger, VP, Enterprise Growth North America at Yuno * Michael Angjeli, Head of Treasury & Liquidity at VelaFi * Michael Heller, VP, Proposition at Dow Jones Risk & Compliance * Olga Baldwin, Lead Third Party Risk * Peter Papaioannou, Chief Product Officer at IXOPAY * Prateek Sangal, Head of Digital at Everbank * Ramon Ramirez, Director of AML Operations at Western Alliance Bank * Ranu Gupta, Executive Director, Senior Digital Product at Wells Fargo * Rebecca Mulholland, Senior Policy Advisor at Financial Data and Technology Association (FDATA); Associate Partner, Allon Advisors * Sarika Yadav, IT Program Manager at Western Alliance Bank * Shanelle Davis, Managing Director, Head of Operational Resilience at Charles Schwab * Stephen Kenneally, Senior Vice President Payments at American Bankers Association * Urooj Siraj, Senior Manager, Security Information Office at Capital One * Urvashi Nain, Director of Product Management at Visa * Venu Yeluripati, Head of Partner at Global Payments * Vibhu Bhatnagar, Vice President, Technology at Texas Capital * Vinay Nilakantan, Head of Product at Wise * Xavier Ferguson, Associate Product Director at OneMain Financial Event Co-Chairs: * Steve Mott, Principal at BetterBuyDesign * Chastity Murphy, Former U.S. Treasury, Visiting Research Fellow, University of Manchester, Roosevelt Institute AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS: * State of US Payments 2026: keynote on the trends shaping the US payments landscape * Real-Time Payments at Scale - Instant Payment Readiness, Liquidity and Customer Trust: 24/7 operations, fraud controls for instant rails and ISO 20022 migration * Mind the Gap - Processing Payments for Credit Cards Issued by Sanctioned Banks: building a scalable and defensible compliance programme * Fraud, Scams & Financial Crime - Defending Faster Payments and Digital Channels: APP scams, synthetic identity, mule networks and modern investigations * Agentic Payments - The Companion to Agentic Commerce: consent, liability and secure execution when an agent initiates a transaction * Digital Identity & Wallets - Authentication, Passkeys and Tokenised Credentials: reducing friction and fraud across the customer journey * Regulatory & Supervisory Priorities - Practical Compliance for 2026: BSA/AML, sanctions, exams and partner ecosystem oversight * RegTech Modernisation - Smarter AML, Sanctions & Monitoring with Responsible AI: reducing false positives and AI governance * Open Banking, Data Sharing & Privacy - Building Trustworthy Consent-Based Experiences: data access, risk and monetisation * Operational Resilience & Third-Party Risk - Securing the Payments Supply Chain: cloud resilience, vendor risk and cyber-fraud convergence * Digital Assets & Tokenised Money - Stablecoins, Settlement and Compliance Reality Check: use cases, controls and interoperability with traditional rails * Building Intelligent Payment Ecosystems - The Strategic Blueprint for the Next Generation of Global Payments: keynote session * The Future of Payments is Human: keynote session WHY ATTEND? * Stay Ahead: Stay informed about the evolving payments landscape and regulatory changes. * Elite Networking: Connect with senior peers in a relaxed, exclusive environment. * Targeted Engagement: Take part in pre-arranged one-on-one meetings with top solution providers, tailored to your specific interests. 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ABA Foundation announces 2026 Community Commitment, George Bailey Award winners. Reading Time: 3 mins read The American Bankers Association Foundation today announced the recipients of its 2026 ABA Foundation Community Commitment Awards, which recognize banks for extraordinary service to their local communities in seven categories. The foundation also announced that Aaron Slate, market president for Truist in Asheville, North Carolina, has been awarded the 2026 George Bailey Distinguished Service Award. The winners will be recognized at ABA's Annual Convention in Salt Lake City on Oct. 27. Community Commitment Awards. The Community Commitment Award winners embody banking at its best and have demonstrated success in measurable terms. A selection committee, made up of independent, national experts in each of the seven categories, reviewed bank nominations from across the country and chose winners based on specific criteria, including the creativity and effectiveness of the specific program. "The 2026 Community Commitment Award winners exemplify the extraordinary commitment banks make every day to strengthen the communities they serve," ABA President and CEO Rob Nichols said. "Through innovative programs, strategic partnerships and dedicated service, these banks are helping expand opportunity, address critical community needs and make a meaningful difference in people's lives." Financial education Crest Savings Bank, Wildwood, New Jersey. Crest Savings Bank's Crestival Financial Reality Fair gives high school students a hands-on opportunity to practice budgeting and make real-world financial decisions. Using the bank's custom Budget Buddy app, students move through carnival-themed stations covering careers, housing, transportation, credit, savings and unexpected expenses, with guidance from bank employees and community partners. Financial Inclusion Generations Community Bank, Indianapolis. Generations Community Bank became Indiana's first Minority Depository Institution when it opened in April 2026, marking a historic milestone in the state's banking industry. Created to expand access to capital and economic opportunity, the locally led bank focuses on serving underserved and underrepresented individuals, families and businesses throughout Central Indiana. Through tailored financial solutions, Generations Community Bank helps entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds establish and grow their businesses while reducing reliance on personal savings and high-interest credit cards. As a result, the bank supports entrepreneurship, strengthens local businesses and contributes to economic vitality, job creation and wealth generation. Protecting Older Americans Branson Bank, Branson, Missouri. Branson Bank's fraud awareness initiative combines community education, practical prevention tools and regional collaboration to protect older adults from financial exploitation. The bank helped establish the Tri-Lakes Financial Crimes Group, which brings together more than 60 representatives from financial institutions, law enforcement and government agencies, and its prevention efforts have helped customers avoid more than $5.1 million in potential fraud losses. Supporting Military Families (Two winners) S&T Bank, Indiana, Pennsylvania. S&T Bank maintains a steadfast commitment to veterans, military members and their families as a critical component of their people-forward banking purpose. Their history of honoring those who serve began over twenty years ago. Since that time, they've worked diligently to organize and coordinate products, programs and sponsorships that honor and assist those who protect our freedoms. They work to provide vital solutions and services to champion the needs of this most deserving community. ServBank, Oswego, Illinois. ServBank Community Cares supports service members, veterans and their families through financial protection, employee engagement and partnerships focused on housing, food security and workforce development. The bank also integrates Servicemembers Civil Relief Act protections into a specialized servicing model designed to provide timely, accurate support during active duty and military-to-civilian transitions. Volunteerism Marquette Bank, Chicago. The Marquette Neighborhood Commitment mobilizes employees, financial resources and community partnerships to address housing, hunger, education, health and financial wellness. In 2025, 163 employees contributed more than 1,900 volunteer hours across more than 80 service projects, while the bank provided more than $900,000 in grants and neighborhood support. George Bailey Distinguished Service Award. The George Bailey Distinguished Service Award recognizes a non-CEO bank employee who demonstrates outstanding service to their community. Slate was selected for his leadership in helping Western North Carolina communities respond to and recover from the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. As communities confronted damage to their homes, businesses, and infrastructure, Slate worked to connect Truist employees, customers, nonprofit organizations and local businesses with essential resources and financial assistance. He was also instrumental in the rollout of Truist Cares for Western North Carolina, a three-year, $725 million initiative focused on helping the region's communities recover and build long-term resilience. "True leadership reveals itself in moments of adversity, and Aaron's response following Hurricane Helene demonstrated exceptional compassion and dedication," Nichols said. "His efforts helped guide communities through uncertainty and brought together businesses, nonprofits and local leaders to support recovery. Aaron's impact will be felt throughout Western North Carolina for a long time to come."
Bank of the Sierra joins ABA and banks across U.S. in industry-wide campaign to protect consumers from Fraud and scams. October 02, 2026 This year's #BanksNeverAskThat Campaign highlights the critical role bank employees play in the fight against fraud. Porterville, Calif. - Today Bank of the Sierra joined the American Bankers Association and banks across the nation participating in the 2026 #BanksNeverAskThat campaign, an industry-wide effort to educate consumers about the persistent and growing scam threat. Nearly three in four Americans have experienced a scam or fraud attempt, according to a 2026 House Financial Services Committee report on financial fraud and scams. Those schemes are taking an enormous financial toll. A 2026 Gallup survey found that scams resulted in an estimated $68 billion in losses. To combat this fraud, the award-winning #BanksNeverAskThat campaign uses attention-grabbing humor and engaging content to help consumers spot red flags and remind them that banks will never ask for sensitive information including PINs, passwords, or Social Security numbers. "Protecting our customers and communities from fraud remains a top priority. Cybercriminals are using new technologies to create increasingly convincing scams," said Natalia Coen, Chief Risk Officer at Bank of the Sierra. "Through the ABA's #BanksNeverAskThat campaign, we are helping educate consumers about the warning signs of fraud and empowering them to take simple steps to safeguard their finances and personal information." "Scammers are constantly adapting their tactics, but many fraud attempts continue to start with the same warning signs," said Paul Benda, Executive Vice President, Risk, Fraud, and Cybersecurity at ABA. "Unexpected contact, urgent demands, pressure to move money, and instructions to keep the situation secret are all red flags that should give consumers pause. When people know what to look for, they can often stop scams before they start. Raising awareness of those warning signs is one of the most effective ways banks like Bank of the Sierra can help consumers protect themselves from fraud." Bank of the Sierra, along with banks from across the U.S., will join forces with ABA to kick off this year's updated campaign on Oct. 1 to mark the beginning of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Throughout the month Bank of the Sierra will share consumer tips and eye-catching content on social media and in select branches designed to educate consumers on how to spot current fraud threats. This year's campaign highlights the critical role frontline bank employees play in detecting fraud and protecting consumers. ABA will feature profiles of real-life banker Scam Slayers at BanksNeverAskThat.com. The campaign also challenges consumers to become Scam Slayers by recognizing scam warning signs and taking action before fraudsters succeed. Whether it's deleting an unexpected attachment or hanging up on calls demanding secrecy or urgent action, the campaign demonstrates how everyday Scam Slayers can stop fraudsters in their tracks. BanksNeverAskThat.com serves as the campaign's central resource hub, offering consumers and banks a wide range of tools to help spot scams and stop fraud, including short videos, social media content, scam prevention tips, and an interactive quiz that helps users discover what kind of Scam Slayer they are. Spanish-language resources are also available at BancosNuncaPidenEso.com. About Bank of the Sierra Bank of the Sierra is in its 45th year of operations and is the largest independent bank headquartered in the South San Joaquin Valley. Bank of the Sierra is a community-centric regional bank, which offers a full range of retail and commercial banking services with full-service branches located within the counties of Tulare, Kern, Kings, Fresno, Ventura, San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara. The bank also maintains two loan production offices and an online branch and provides specialized lending services through an agricultural credit center. Bank of the Sierra is recognized as one of the strongest community banks in the country with a 5-star rating from Bauer Financial.
Bank Five Nine joins ABA and banks across U.S. in industry-wide campaign to protect consumers from fraud and scams. This year's #BanksNeverAskThat Campaign highlights the critical role bank employees play in the fight against fraud. Today, Bank Five Nine joined the American Bankers Association and banks across the nation participating in the 2026 #BanksNeverAskThat campaign, an industry-wide effort to educate consumers about the persistent and growing scam threat. Nearly three in four Americans have experienced a scam or fraud attempt, according to a 2026 House Financial Services Committee report on financial fraud and scams. Those schemes are taking an enormous financial toll. A 2026 Gallup survey found that scams resulted in an estimated $68 billion in losses. To combat this fraud, the award-winning #BanksNeverAskThat campaign uses attention-grabbing humor and engaging content to help consumers spot red flags and remind them that banks will never ask for sensitive information including PINs, passwords or Social Security numbers. "At Bank Five Nine, protecting our customers and communities is one of our most important responsibilities. While scammers continue to evolve their tactics, education remains one of the strongest tools consumers have to protect themselves. We're proud to join banks across the country in sharing resources, raising awareness, and helping people recognize the warning signs of fraud before it happens," said Tim Schneider, President & CEO, Bank Five Nine "Scammers are constantly adapting their tactics, but many fraud attempts continue to start with the same warning signs," said Paul Benda, executive vice president, risk, fraud and cybersecurity at ABA. "Unexpected contact, urgent demands, pressure to move money and instructions to keep the situation secret are all red flags that should give consumers pause. When people know what to look for, they can often stop scams before they start. Raising awareness of those warning signs is one of the most effective ways banks like Bank Five Nine can help consumers protect themselves from fraud." Bank Five Nine, along with banks from across the U.S., will join forces with ABA to kick off this year's updated campaign on Oct. 1 to mark the beginning of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Throughout the month, Bank Five Nine will share fraud prevention tips, educational resources, and scam awareness content across its social media channels, website, and branch locations to help consumers recognize common scam tactics and protect their personal and financial information. This year's campaign highlights the critical role frontline bank employees play in detecting fraud and protecting consumers. ABA will feature profiles of real-life banker Scam Slayers at BanksNeverAskThat.com. The campaign also challenges consumers to become Scam Slayers by recognizing scam warning signs and taking action before fraudsters succeed. Whether it's deleting an unexpected attachment or hanging up on calls demanding secrecy or urgent action, the campaign demonstrates how everyday Scam Slayers can stop fraudsters in their tracks. BanksNeverAskThat.com serves as the campaign's central resource hub, offering consumers and banks a wide range of tools to help spot scams and stop fraud, including short videos, social media content, scam prevention tips and an interactive quiz that helps users discover what kind of Scam Slayer they are. Spanish-language resources are also available at BancosNuncaPidenEso.com. October 1, 2026