January 6, 2023
As tax season gets underway, the American Bankers Association is urging all consumers to take extra precaution when filing their return to prevent their exposure to tax fraud.
“Fraudsters are using very clever tactics to get a hold of your personal information and submit false tax claims,” says the ABA. “Consumers ...read more
December 6, 2022
Data Privacy Week occurs each year from January 24 – January 28. It is an international effort to create awareness about digital data privacy while educating citizens on how to manage their personal information and keep it secure.
Here are some helpful tips to increase your digital safety and protect ...read more
November 22, 2022
A loan scam is a loan offered under false pretenses. The scammer will use fake company logos, phony caller ID numbers, and other scam techniques to impersonate legitimate loan companies.
What is the scammer trying to gain?
Social Security NumbersCredit/Debit Card NumbersOnline Banking CredentialsAccount Numbers
There has been a spike recently in fraud ...read more
November 9, 2022
Older adults are often targeted for financial exploitation due to their income and accumulated life-long savings, in addition to the possibility that they may face declining cognitive or physical abilities, isolation from family and friends, lack of familiarity or comfort with technology, and reliance on others for their physical well-being, ...read more