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Do you use payment apps like Venmo, CashApp, or Zelle?
Ever send money through an app like Venmo, CashApp, or Zelle? They make it easy to send money fast to friends or family. But what happens when it’s a scammer on the other end?
From “FTC” Amy Hebert (8/14/2023)
Top 3 Cyberthreats Facing the Financial Sector
To even the casual observer, it’s been a visibly turbulent year for the financial sector. We might think back to March when Silicon Valley Bank collapsed, setting off a chain of panic about the stability of the financial system. Though widespread economic fears have calmed in recent months, the financial sector continues to face intense pressure as it attempts to transform and maintain digital relevancy, while at the same time protecting a globally interconnected web of systems that are increasingly under attack. In this blog post, we’ll briefly explore the top three cyberthreats facing the financial sector today, along with some actionable recommendations.
From “isaca.org” Josh Hamit (8/4/2023)
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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