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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)
Is it paying bills on time, robust savings, retirement fund, affording a new car? Whatever financial health means to you, it starts with getting your finances in order. It’s easy to think that keeping track of your account balances is all you need to do to stay on top of your finances. But that is […]
Learn More About What Does Financial Health Mean to You?Homeownership is the American Dream. It’s a significant step towards building wealth, but people across the country are struggling to purchase a home because of limited homes for sale, prices are high, and the Fed is raising interest rates. However, homeownership is not a lost dream – it’s a long-term investment. Here’s how you can […]
Learn More About 5 Tips for Home BuyersProtect 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 & FraudTimely Topics: Beware of new Consumer Financial Protection imposter scams We can’t say it enough – the CFPB will NEVER contact you and ask you for sensitive information or to pay money. This includes never asking you to pay an upfront fee or taxes, or telling you that you’ve won a lottery, sweepstakes, or class-action lawsuit. […]
Learn More About IT Regulatory Compliance SecurityTimely Topics: ATM Security | American Bankers Association ATMs remain a prime target for criminals. Whether the criminals attempt to breach the machine through physical means or through malware infections, banks must remain knowledgeable about the evolving threats in their region. From “aba.com” This Remote-Created Check Fraud Cover-Up Was A Scam Check fraud losses are […]
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