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  • Avoid IRS Imposters This Tax Season

    posted on Tuesday, April 4, 2023

    The tax filing deadline is quickly approaching, which can be a stressful time for those trying to make the cutoff. Unfortunately, scammers want to add even more anxiety to this frantic season. You can keep the scammers away from your refund and personal information by following some simple best practices.

  • Steer Clear of Travel Scams

    posted on Monday, March 13, 2023

    Spring break is a popular time to travel. But if a scammer or a shady company is behind the wheel your dream trip may leave you grounded. Learn how to detour around these roadblocks to make sure your trip is smooth sailing.

  • Identity Theft: Be Aware and Prepare

    posted on Monday, January 30, 2023

    Identity theft is the top consumer complaint reported to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over the past several years, and the number of cases continues to grow. The good news is accountholders can help protect themselves by simply being aware of the risk and taking basic precautions.

  • Social engineering is used to commit fraud

    posted on Thursday, February 21, 2019

    With new technologies in place, the percent of data breaches impacting financial institutions has reduced significantly from 2015 to 2017. Awareness of social engineering techniques is absolutely necessary to protect financial institutions and their accountholders and reduce fraud even further.