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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)
Protect 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: How To Protect Your iPhone From Hackers When you’re carrying around a smartphone that’s worth up to $1,000 or more in your pocket, you’re going to want to protect it. But the device isn’t necessarily the most valuable property to thieves — it’s the personal data you have stored on it. From “CBS […]
Learn More About IT Regulatory Compliance SecurityTimely Topics: Will The FTC Call Or Write You? Will They Demand Money? Scammers trying to rip you off will often impersonate organizations or government agencies you know. Some even pretend to be from the Federal Trade Commission. But how can you know if it’s the FTC or if it’s a scammer impersonating the FTC? […]
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