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It’s Financial Literacy Month: Protect Yourself From Scammers
April kicks off Financial Literacy Month, which is often about managing your money and building savings. But this month, we want to talk about protecting what you have, and what you’re building, from scammers.
From “Federal Trade Commission” Jim Kreidler (4/04/2022)
Cybersecurity Advice To Protect Your Connected Devices and Accounts
For so many of us, cell phones and computers are embedded in our personal and professional lives. We talk and text, we browse the web, we watch, and we create. Our devices store a lot of personal information, so it’s a good idea to take a few minutes to make sure your computer, phone, and other connected devices are protected.
From “Federal Trade Commission” Alvaro Puig (3/23/2022)
War In Ukraine And What That Means to FIs in the US
Check your credit card or bank statement when you get it. Look for purchases or withdrawals you didn’t make. Sign up to get text or email alerts from your credit card or bank whenever there’s a new transaction. This could help you spot unauthorized or fraudulent activity on your account.
From “Jack Henry Fin Talk” Rene Perez (3/03/2022)
Lost or Stolen Credit, ATM, And Debit Cards
If your credit, ATM, or debit card is lost or stolen, federal law limits your liability for charges made without your permission, but your protection depends on the type of card — and when you report the loss.
From “Federal Trade Commission” (2/01/2022)
Do You Practice Safe Checks? It should come as easily as airline safety, so buckle up for this one. Despite the fact that check use has declined by 25%, reports of check fraud have soared. In fact, they’ve nearly doubled since 2021. Criminals are becoming more sophisticated and finding new ways to steal your financial […]
Learn More About Practice Safe ChecksProtect Yourself from Scammers According to a recent alert to banks from the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, part of the Treasury Department, criminals have been increasingly targeting the U.S. Mail and United States Postal Service mail carriers since the COVID-19 pandemic to commit check fraud. Criminals typically steal personal checks, business checks, tax refund checks, […]
Learn More About Check Theft & FraudHabitat for Humanity of Horry County has been awarded $200,000 in Affordable Housing Program (AHP) funds from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHLBank Atlanta), in partnership with South Atlantic Bank as the member bank. This funding will support Habitat’s mission to provide safe, affordable housing solutions for families in Horry County. The AHP […]
Learn More About Habitat for Humanity of Horry County Partners with South Atlantic BankEach year older Americans lose approximately $2.9 billion to fraud, but it is suspected that number is drastically underestimated because only one in 44 seniors report financial abuse. The following tips are helpful for seniors and their financial caregivers to proactively protect themselves and their loved ones from fraud. For more financial caregiver resources, visit […]
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