Risk & Fraud Awareness

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    It's Not Love, It’s A Scam

    February 10, 2025

    Risk & Fraud Awareness

    Online dating is on the rise and scammers are finding new ways to trick those who are looking for love.

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  • Two women holding gift wrapped purchases and laughing while out shopping for the holidays

    Tips to Safeguard Your Holiday Shopping in 2024

    November 13, 2024

    Risk & Fraud Awareness

    As the seasons change and new routines begin, many consumers will turn their spending towards the holiday season. Whether online shopping or purchasing in-store, it is important to keep your debit and credit card information secure.

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    Social Media Money "Hacks"

    November 12, 2024

    Risk & Fraud Awareness
    “If it's too good to be true, it probably is.” When it comes to banking “hacks” on social media, this phrase should be a guiding principle.
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    Emerging Fraud Trends and How to Protect Yourself

    October 3, 2024

    Risk & Fraud Awareness

    Fraud is an ever-evolving threat, adapting with technology and finding new ways to exploit individuals and organizations.

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    Authorized Push Payment Fraud

    September 4, 2024

    Risk & Fraud Awareness

    What is Authorized Push Payment (APP) Fraud?

    Authorized Push Payment Fraud is a type of fraud that occurs when the victim is persuaded - usually through social engineering scams - into transferring money to fraudsters.

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    Authentication: Why are you being asked verifying questions?

    August 5, 2024

    Risk & Fraud Awareness
    Authentication ensures that customers, their data and their assets are kept safe. It can help by creating a variety of hurdles before granting access to personal information or accounts.
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    Top Fraud Scams and How to Spot Them

    May 21, 2024

    Risk & Fraud Awareness

    Fraud continues to be a prominent issue impacting consumers, businesses and financial institutions. According to the Federal Trade Commission, consumers reported losing $10 billion to scams in 2023.

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    Protect yourself from fraud

    May 16, 2024

    Risk & Fraud Awareness

    We want to help protect your time and money from fraud. Here are a few tips to help you know how to spot a suspicious request for info from a potential fraudster.

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  • Eight candidates sitting in a row of chairs holding their resumes and waiting to be interviewed for a job

    Avoiding Job Scams

    March 1, 2024

    Risk & Fraud Awareness

    With the rise in work-from-home employment roles, there has been an uptick in job scams. These jobs will be advertised in the same way real ones are. They are prevalent on social media platforms and legitimate job sites.

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    How to Identify and Avoid Package Delivery Scams

    February 5, 2024

    Risk & Fraud Awareness

    The COVID-19 pandemic changed the way many Americans shop, with online purchasing in the U.S. increasing steadily. More online shopping means more package deliveries for consumers.

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  • A graphic image including the terms data protection, credit card protection, cybersecurity and fraud prevention. In the background, a man is pointing to the words fraud prevention.

    Protecting Your Digital Fortress: A Word About Pop-Ups

    November 6, 2023

    Risk & Fraud Awareness

    In today's digital age, cybersecurity has become a paramount concern for individuals and businesses alike.

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    Avoiding Credit and Debit Card Scams

    August 17, 2023

    Risk & Fraud Awareness

    Imagine it’s the first day of school, and we’re handing you a pop quiz. How would you rate your knowledge of credit and debit card scams? Are you more on the “I got this” end of things - or “I’m totally lost”?

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