Fraud & Identity Theft – Page 2

How to Recognize a Scam Letter

Now more than ever, scammers are on the prowl trying to coax you into their den of lies. Countless people have been tricked and have lost their hard earned money to scammers. Whether it be because of a hypothetical paid-for

Caller ID Spoofing: Look out for yet another scam

The dictionary defines a spoof as a hilarious imitation of something, or a trick played on someone as a joke. Turn that word into a verb and you’re left with an imitation relying on exaggeration, or a hoax or trick,

Online & Mobile Banking Gets an Upgrade!

clicking on the upgrade button on a keyboard

App and OS (operating system) updates are an important step in keeping our phones, tablets and computers secure. I always try to pay close attention to update notifications and respond as quickly as possible to avoid any problems down the

What does fraud look like?

The simple, short answer is that fraud can look like many different things, and anyone can fall victim. I got a call on my cell phone yesterday around 5:00. The number was unknown so I let it go to voicemail.

Free Credit Reporting Until April? Sign me up!

Did you know that the top three credit bureaus are offering free, weekly credit reports until April? Cybercrime is on the rise in 2020 with the advent of increased online shopping, and the best way to combat it is to

Four Ways to Give Charitably this Holiday Season

Giving has many benefits. In addition to helping others, a donation can be tax deductible if you follow the right guidelines, and can get you in the holiday spirit. Ho, ho, who doesn’t love to play Santa in December? First,

Nearing the End of Cybersecurity Awareness Month

As we wrap up National Cybersecurity Awareness Month we thought it was fitting to share a few more of our favorite tips and tricks from our friends at the National Cybersecurity Alliance. To learn more, visit their website at https://staysafeonline.org/

Can You Spot a Phishing Scam?

Every day, thousands of people fall victim to fraudulent texts, calls and emails from scammers pretending to be their bank. And in this time of expanded use of online banking, the problem is only growing worse. That’s why, this October,

Keep Your Accounts Safe from Scammers

COVID-19 is not only affecting our social habits, but also causing issues with our social safety. This pandemic has scammers using extremely creative ways to get people to click and give away their personal information. We’ve pulled together some tips

Money Mules Scams

If someone sends you money and asks you to send it to someone else, STOP. This could be a “money mule” scam! What is a money mule? Read below to find out more information and ways to avoid money mule

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