April 18, 2024
Internet Safety Month, observed each June, is a great time to consider how you are securing your family’s safety online.
There are several unique risks associated with children and online safety. When a child is using a computer or mobile device, normal safeguards and security practices may not be sufficient. Children ...read more
April 3, 2024
U.S. card skimming has increased by over 500% in the last two years with more than 161,000 compromised cards being impacted. Skimmers are used frequently at ATMs and fuel pumps because of their easy access and large usage. Skimming costs financial institutions and consumers more than $1 billion each year. ...read more
March 6, 2024
Today, companies are faced with scams from all fronts, including payroll fraud. Businesses large and small can become targets of this scam. The goal is to have employees’ payroll direct deposits moved to a bank account controlled by the scammer. Social media easily provides enough information about a person’s employment ...read more
February 8, 2024
Millions of people turn to online dating sites or apps only to encounter scams. Romance scams occur when scammers create fake profiles and strike up relationships with their targets to build their trust, then make up a story and ask for money. Once the scammer has obtained the trust of ...read more
January 22, 2024
As tax season gets underway, the American Bankers Association is urging all consumers to take extra precaution when filing their return to prevent their exposure to tax fraud.
“Fraudsters are using very clever tactics to get a hold of your personal information and submit false tax claims,” says the ABA. “Consumers ...read more
January 9, 2024
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3-in-1 Credit File MonitoringIDProtect® will monitor your Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion credit files ...read more
January 8, 2024
Data Privacy Week occurs each year from January 21 – January 27. It is an international effort to create awareness about digital data privacy while educating citizens on how to manage their personal information and keep it secure.
Here are some helpful tips to increase your digital safety and protect ...read more
November 14, 2023
The holiday season brings joy and merriment along with the hustle and bustle of gift shopping. Restaurants are packed with friends and family get-togethers and stores are filled with busy shoppers. Unfortunately, scammers get busy during the holidays, too. In recent years, online shopping has represented a significant percentage of ...read more
November 9, 2023
During the holiday season, many consumers choose the convenience of doing their shopping online rather than making a trip to brick and mortar retail stores. Although online shopping has its advantages, it can also pose a potential risk for scams, including identity theft. Identity theft is when a cybercriminal takes ...read more
September 27, 2023
Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a collaboration between government and private industry to raise awareness about digital security and empower everyone to protect their personal data from digital forms of crime.
The National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) work together to provide information about staying safe online ...read more