October 15, 2024

SPOTTING AND STOPPING SPAM TEXTS

In our digital world, where we rely on our phones for everything from banking to shopping to catching up with friends, spam and scam texts…

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Data Breaches
August 28, 2024

HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM DATA BREACHES

In the digital age, everything is made just a little bit easier. You can hop online or pull up an app to order lunch, shop…

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July 11, 2024

AMAZON PRIME DAY SCAMS

Amazon Prime Day is a great time to find amazing deals on various products. This is also a great opportunity for scammers to do what…

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Card Skimmer
February 13, 2024

PROTECTION FROM CARD SKIMMING

People use their debit cards for everything from buying groceries to getting gas. The convenience of having debit/credit cards eliminates most needs for cash. But…

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Identity Theft Facts
August 15, 2023

HOW TO REPORT IDENTITY THEFT

Our digital lives make things easier, but they also provide opportunities for identity thieves. Thieves can commit fraud using our names, Social Security numbers, credit…

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Tax Scams
March 14, 2023

TAXPAYERS BEWARE: FIVE COMMON SCAMS TO AVOID

At this time of year, criminals love to impersonate IRS agents. Scammers use the anxiety many of us feel surrounding our taxes to trick us…

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November 15, 2022

TIPS FOR SAFE HOLIDAY SHOPPING

The holiday season is upon us, and that means it's time to get your shopping on. While we all love getting great deals on Black…

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Online identity thief
July 21, 2022

SPOTTING FRAUDSTERS, SCAMMERS, AND IDENTITY THEVES ONLINE

Aside from the monetary losses caused by online scams, falling victim also has the potential to damage your credit score, hurt your chances of getting…

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