Fraud Prevention

According to the FTC, romance scam reports have nearly tripled since 2015. Moreover, people reported losing more money to romance scams in the past two years than any other fraud reported to the FTC. What is a romance scam? Romance scams happen when someone creates a fake profile on dating sites, apps, or social media. …

Identity Theft Awareness Week is January 26-30. Resolve to protect your identity this New Year by reporting suspicious activity to the bank or credit card agency immediately. Fraudsters often use emotional manipulation and urgency to get you to give up your personal information—which is intimidating! The FTC suggests creating an action plan you can follow …

Identity Theft Awareness Week is January 26-30. Resolve to protect your identity this New Year by limiting what you share online and avoid oversharing personal details. Did you know that nine out of 10 consumers have had their personal information exposed online? One of the most common ways that fraudsters can steal your information is …

Identity Theft Awareness Week is January 26-30. Resolve to protect your identity this New Year by checking your bank statements and credit report regularly to catch errors or unfamiliar unauthorized transactions. Protect yourself from fraud before it strikes. Set a goal to monitor your account statements or activity regularly so you can spot errors and …

Identity Theft Awareness Week is January 26-30, 2026. Resolve to protect your identity this New Year by staying educated on the latest scams so you know what to look out for. According to Experian, AI scams, imposter scams, phishing scams, and romance scams topped the list of scams in 2025. But the methods that fraudsters …

You check your phone while waiting in line for coffee and see an alert for a bank charge you don’t recognize. Your stomach drops. You haven’t lost your card or shared your information. So, how did this happen? For thousands of people each year, identity theft doesn’t start with a dramatic breach of data; it …

In 2024, consumers lost nearly $3 billion to imposter scams. An imposter scam occurs when a fraudster pretends to be a representative of an organization you trust and tricks you into sending money, providing sensitive personal information, or allowing remote access to your computer. Scammers can be convincing and may even have some of your …

The holidays are a time for giving – but don’t give scammers the gift they’re hoping for. In 2024, the FTC reported $228 million lost to gift card scams. Slow down, stay alert, and make sure your generosity doesn’t get re-gifted to a scammer. What is a gift card scam? A gift card scam happens …

It’s the last week of Cybersecurity Awareness Month and we’ve been sharing resources all month long on how to stay safe online! Click here to visit our Cybersecurity Webpage and more resources. Our devices run a huge amount of software. In addition to software, files and large applications are constantly being downloaded and run on …

It’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month and we’re sharing resources all month long on how to stay safe online! Click here to visit our Cybersecurity Webpage and more resources. Preventing fraud before it happens is always better than dealing with the aftermath. Monitor your accounts to detect and block fraud attacks before they lead to real damage. …