Risk & Fraud Awareness

  • A close up image of a person holding a smart phone. The screen is bright white and blank.

    Spotting Text Message Scams

    May 23, 2023

    Risk & Fraud Awareness

    Scammers send fake text messages to trick you into giving them your personal information — things like your password, account number, or social security number.

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  • A smiling photographer looking at photos on her camera while sitting down at a desk

    Social Media Fraud: Artist Scam

    April 24, 2023

    Risk & Fraud Awareness

    Social media is a way to stay connected, share our interests and hobbies, as well as connect to the world at large. However, there are some individuals who may exploit the friendly nature of such platforms.

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  • A graphic of a man celebrating as someone hands him a trophy

    Avoiding Prize and Lottery Scams

    March 16, 2023

    Risk & Fraud Awareness

    Don’t just count on luck this month to win big. Today there are so many avenues that fraudsters take to scam you. You can get a call, email, or letter saying you won a sweepstakes, lottery, or prizes.

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  • A graphic of a detective holding a magnifying glass closely inspecting a pink piggy bank that is wearing a black criminal eye mask.

    Spotting Impersonation Scams

    December 13, 2022

    Risk & Fraud Awareness

    Impersonation scams are one of the most successful ways fraudsters steal money from their victims.

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  • A woman taking a photo of a shirt to sell online

    Protect Yourself From Fraud When Selling Online

    October 28, 2022

    Risk & Fraud Awareness
    Selling items online can be a great way to make some extra cash. Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, and other sites attract a lot of buyers — some of which are fake.
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  • A man hugging his pet bull dog

    Pet Scams

    August 17, 2022

    Risk & Fraud Awareness

    Pet scams are big business these days, with scammers posing as breeders and raking in money from many people in the United States.

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  • A graphic that looks like a chalkboard and reads, "Back-to-school cybersecurity tips for all ages."

    Back to School Cybersecurity Tips for All Ages

    August 15, 2022

    Risk & Fraud Awareness

    While preparing for back-to-school, cybersecurity should be a top priority. When everyone from a toddler to a teacher has access to smart devices, it's critical that parents watch over and protect their children's cyber security.

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  • A photo of a woman typing a number into her phone

    Smishing (Text Scams) Are On The Rise

    July 28, 2022

    Risk & Fraud Awareness

    Don't take the bait! Smishing is the most common mobile-based phishing. Slow down and think before you click! Smishing has become a big problem; according to the FBI, it is only getting worse. The average person gets over 19 spam texts per month.

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  • A man holding a cell phone outside a large business office

    Top Tips to Protect Your Business from Cybercriminals

    June 29, 2022

    Risk & Fraud Awareness

    Did you know that business bank accounts don’t have the same protections that federal law affords consumers when it comes to recovering from fraudulent transactions?

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  • World Elder Abuse Awareness Day logo: Building Strong Support for Elders

    Recognizing the Signs of Elder Abuse of How to Prevent It

    June 15, 2022

    Risk & Fraud Awareness
    Elder abuse is an intentional or negligent act by any person that causes harm or a serious risk of harm to an older or vulnerable person who cannot give knowing consent. Financial exploitation is the focus of this post.
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  • A photo of a jeep driving down a road for a road trip

    Stress-Free Travel: Cybersecurity Edition

    June 7, 2022

    Risk & Fraud Awareness

    Summer is approaching fast, and for many, that means vacation and travel. Whether going near or far, traveling can be a great way to get some relief from the day-to-day stresses of our busy lives.

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