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Want To Work From Home? Spot The Scams First
These days, working from home is pretty common. It’s a win-win for both those hoping to avoid a commute, and companies looking for talent from all over the world. You might even get a call or message about a job opportunity — but how do you know it’s legit? If a company asks for sensitive info (like your Social Security number) before they hire you — or they say they need you to make an upfront payment — it’s a scam.
From “Federal Trade Commission” Andrew Rayo (5/11/2022)
5 Types Of Cybersecurity Threats You Should Know About
When criminals try to take over your digital life, it can feel like you’re in a high-tech thriller or horror movie. It has all the elements of a heart-racing film: high stakes, evil villains and an unwitting protagonist thrown into chaos. This quick guide to five types of cybersecurity threats will help protect your digital life.
From “Kim Komando” Serena O’Sullivan (5/10/2022)
Shutting Down Tech Support Scams
It’s alarming to get this kind of random notification, especially if it sounds serious and looks legitimate. Scammers often pretend they’re tech support from a well-known company, like Microsoft or Apple. They expect you to open an email, text, or pop-up if you see a familiar name. They may also try calling you, hoping you’ll react to an “urgent problem” with your computer. That’s how they get your personal information or money to “fix” it. They want you to pay for tech support you don’t need, to fix a problem that doesn’t exist.
From “Federal Trade Commission” Andrew Rayo (5/09/2022)
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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