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 are becoming more common—and they can be convincing. Read More
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Learn what to do after you've experienced fraud. Discover strategies to navigate through potential risks and safeguard your finances. Read More
Scammers may pose as businesses or people you know like your credit union, utility company, popular retail stores, phone provider, or even a friend or relative. They may ask you to send funds to yourself or others using mobile or online banking. Read More
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 for groceries, pay a bill, or deposit a check in just a few clicks. But these modern conveniences also come with risks. Is your personal information really safe on the web? Read More
Gift card fraud is a rising issue for people everywhere. Scammers use tricks like phishing and draining to take advantage of weaknesses in gift card systems to trick people. This leads to loss of money, stress, and extreme shame. Not to worry, there are often ways to report this scam and get your money back. Read More
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 with this convenience comes the risk of credit card skimming. Skimming is a type of fraud where thieves steal your credit or debit card information using a skimming device. This information can then be used to make unauthorized purchases or even create counterfeit cards. Read More
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 card information and other personal financial data. Safeguarding your personal information from identity theft has become more crucial than ever. Read More
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 into giving up our personal information. Falling victim to a scam during tax season can result in identity theft, financial loss, and other long-term, serious consequences. Read More