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In response to the COVID-19 crisis, the United States government approved the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, to help businesses, families and individuals. Unfortunately, some criminals continue to look for ways to steal not just your personal and financial information, but also the money you receive through the CARES Act. Continue reading Beware of identity theft in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic

Millions of people today use mobile devices to manage their finances, and the number of users continues to grow. Continue reading Banking at the Speed of Technology

In recognition of October as National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the American Bankers Association Continue reading Tips to Thwart Ransomware Attacks

The American Bankers Association is offering these tips to help users safeguard their personal information and navigate the web Continue reading Avoid ID Fraud Online

The American Bankers Association suggests following these 12 steps to protect your mobile device Continue reading Protect Your Mobile Device From Hackers

Buying a home can be a very exciting experience, but home buyers have increasingly been targeted by scammers using elaborate phishing schemes to divert payments into fraudulent accounts. Continue reading Protect yourself against mortgage closing scams

Senior citizens are at a high risk of being targeted for financial abuse because they tend to have more accumulated savings. Elder financial abuse typically involves some type of money scam, forgery, identity theft, or coercion to give someone access…

Are you wondering what to keep and what to shred? The Federal Trade Commission looked at experts’ advice and compiled this summary of how long they recommend keeping certain documents. Continue reading When should I shred it?

You may have heard in the news that automated teller machines (ATMs) are being targeted by criminals who secretly attach high-tech devices to the machines in order to record consumers’ keystrokes and steal or, as it is sometimes called, “skim” personal identification numbers (PINs) along with credit or debit card account numbers. In addition, criminals are known to add similar devices to credit or debit card readers at checkout registers, especially at gas stations, convenience stores or other merchants where customers may be in a hurry and not notice or take the time to report something suspicious. Continue reading Beware of ATM, Debit and Credit Card ‘Skimming’ Schemes

A sophisticated phone scam targeting taxpayers, including recent immigrants, has been making the rounds throughout the country. Learn how to protect yourself. Continue reading ALERT: IRS Impersonation Telephone Scams