Eight Tips for Securing Your Online Accounts
Published: August 24, 2023
Financial institutions have an obligation to safeguard your personal financial information, but you have an important role to play as well. While even the best procedures can't prevent all instances of cybercrime, understanding how theft of personal financial information might occur and taking steps to minimize your risk can make a difference.
How to Spot and Avoid Card Skimmers
Published: July 21, 2023
Skimmers are often found at ATMs and gas pumps, but it's possible for retail stores or restaurants to be involved in a skimming scam as well. Sometimes a tiny camera is planted to record cardholders entering a PIN number into an ATM. Read on to learn about what credit card skimmers do and how to avoid them.
Help Stop Elder Financial Abuse
Published: May 23, 2023
Look out for vulnerable older people and talk to them about financial wellness. Financial abuse awareness is critical for older adults who are targeted by scammers specifically because of their age.
Bank Account Takeover Attacks: How to Keep Safe
Published: April 18, 2023
Scammers use account takeover (or "ATO") tactics to target individuals, businesses, and banks daily. All stakeholders must recognize the gravity of this issue and take the necessary steps to combat it.
What is Smishing and How Does it Work?
Published: February 28, 2023
The goal of a smishing attack is to get you to click on a link to a phishing site, download malware onto your device, call the impersonators, or give up sensitive data. Don't fall for it! Use these precautions to safeguard yourself and your information.
How to Spot a Romance Scam This Valentine's Day
Published: February 7, 2023
Millions of people use online dating apps or social networking sites to meet someone. But instead of finding romance, many find a scammer trying to trick them into sending money. The U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging provides several tips for avoiding so-called romance scams.