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  • Class is back in session. Lesson 2: dangers of social media scams

    posted by Mike Burke on Monday, January 17, 2022

    Every student heading back to school has a smartphone in their pocket, using it to communicate, socialize and relax. However, an increasing number of scammers are out there right now targeting unsuspecting college students. This is the second part of our two-part blog series highlighting scams targeting college students. Help us keep them safe by sharing this information.

  • SHAZAM announces new CardCreate debit card personalization service

    posted on Wednesday, December 8, 2021

    SHAZAM is excited to offer CardCreate™, a new card personalization service available to SHAZAM's community bank and credit union clientele. CardCreate streamlines debit card ordering and eliminates the need for clients to manage and maintain card stock while giving more design choices and greater flexibility in card production.

  • Class is back in session. Lesson 2: dangers of social media scams

    posted by Mike Burke on Wednesday, August 11, 2021

    Every student heading back to school has a smartphone in their pocket, using it to communicate, socialize and kick back and relax. However, an increasing number of scammers are out there right now targeting unsuspecting students. This is the second part of our two-part blog series highlighting scams targeting college students.

  • SHAZAM's taking the fight to the fraudsters in 3 ways

    posted by Mike Burke on Wednesday, May 19, 2021

    Fraud is a multi-billion dollar industry in the United States. I say industry because that's what it is. The size and scale of the organizations behind fraud demand a comprehensive response. While the technologies to fight fraud continue to improve, so do the tactics fraudsters use. It's an ongoing battle — that's why at SHAZAM we've taken a more holistic, broader approach to fighting fraud.

  • Beware of package pending spam text messages. Scammers are sneakier than ever!

    posted by Mike Burke on Wednesday, September 23, 2020

    Fraudsters are at it again with a new “package pending” text message scam that aims to steal your identity, empty your bank account or install malware on your phone. The text claims a package is waiting for you to pick up and offers a link to click for more information. Warn your cardholders not to fall for it. Let us tell you why.

  • Beware of free trial offers: 'free' isn't always free

    posted by Jace Day on Wednesday, July 15, 2020

    It's a sign of the times during this pandemic as we try to stay connected. We're on our phones scrolling through social media and tending to email. While browsing, you see an ad for a chance to try something out for free. You think, “Why not, what have I got to lose?” As your cardholder's financial institution, you know chargeback rights are limited and the cardholder stands to lose possibly more than they realize.

  • Emerging from the COVID-19 crisis, how to help keep account holders safe

    posted by Ben Hayden on Wednesday, June 10, 2020

    As our economy reopens and we emerge from the COVID-19 crisis, fraudsters are still out there attempting to victimize vulnerable people. Remind your cardholders not to let their guard down as things return to a more normal setting. The Federal Trade Commission offers information on how to avoid coronavirus scams.

  • America Saves Week promotes saving behaviors and personal financial health

    posted on Wednesday, February 26, 2020

    Paychecks and budgets are tight. Savings account balances may be low to nonexistent. America Saves Week 2020 encourages people to change their financial situation by taking a pledge to save.