BEWARE: Text message from Viking State Bank reported to be a scam

Area residents have received a text message claiming to be sent from Viking State Bank & Trust in Decorah Friday, April 1 that is reported to be a scam, according to the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office.
The text states it is an “important message from security department” and provides a link to click on that will ask for account numbers. An image of the message that has appeared on area phones is pictured at right.
Anyone who receives the text should not respond, the Sheriff’s Office reported. Viking State Bank advises any customers who might receive the text not to enter any personal information.
The message should be deleted immediately.