Security & Fraud

Security & Fraud

Ways to Keep Your Debit Card Safe

Ways to Keep Your Debit Card Safe

Unfortunately, scammers are out there trying to take advantage of your debit card, but if you stay informed, you can greatly lower your risk of being targeted. Here are some tips on how to avoid popular phishing and skimming scams and how to keep you and your money safe.  Read More
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Fraud Education and Resources

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

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 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 Scams

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

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 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

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 card information and other personal financial data. Safeguarding your personal information from identity theft has become more crucial than ever. Read More