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Can You Spot a Phishing Scam?

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

A Lesson in Identity Protection from a Tenured Banker

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I had a recent brush with identity security. Yes, me. The person who advises all of you what not to click on, and how you should protect your financial information. As embarrassing as it is to admit, it just goes

Fraudulent, Imposturous, Counterfeit, Phony, Fake Checks

Have you ever seen the Monty Python sketch about Spam? So, basically there is this old couple eating at a diner along with some Vikings. The waitress is listing items off the menu, which mostly consists of Spam. The elderly

Some Boomers, but Mostly Millennials & Zoomers – Scam Calls

Phone scams have been prominent for as long as I can remember, but probably even before that. Alexander Graham Bell has been gone a century, so I don’t even know how long. Nonetheless, phone fraud is a major issue today.

SCAM ALERT: QR Code Edition

QR codes have climbed in popularity with the help of the COVID Pandemic. These handy little codes are a hands-free way to do a multitude of tasks. More and more restaurants have QR codes that bring you to their menu,

In the World of Mules There Are No Rules

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What comes to mind when someone says the word “mule”? For some, it might be a loaded down pack animal a la gold rush era, 1849. Circa 2020’s we have miniature mules, a cute cuddly animal that’s trending as a

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

New Year’s Resolutions: Add financial goals to your list

The new year always brings an exciting list of goals we hope to obtain. While going to the gym and self-improvement are great goals to have, setting financial goals will help change your life for the better! Read along to

The Benefit of Using Text Banking

Text banking can be of the utmost importance when you least expect it. It can help you detect suspicious activity, making a disastrous situation much more manageable. To help you understand how convenient text banking could be, we’ll tell you

Are Digital Wallets Secure?

As technology continues to evolve and we attempt to find new ways to make life simpler, we don’t always think about whether simpler means more secure. When it comes to payment methods, do we really need things to be simpler?

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