How AI Is Changing Online Scams
Source: KnowBe4, Inc Ever received an email that looked real but was actually a scam? That’s phishing — a trick cybercriminals use to steal your personal information. Now, with artificial intelligence (AI), these scams are becoming even more convincing. Let’s explore how AI is changing the face of phishing and what you can do to […]
How to Stop a Scam
If you’ve received a random call or text – before you answer, or click, ask yourself… Scammers are sophisticated. But you can learn how to protect your money and yourself by looking for red flags. Learn more by visiting Banks Never Ask That.
How to Practice Safe Checks
It should come as easily as fastening your seat belt on a plane, so buckle up for this one.Despite a continued decline in check use, paper checks remain one of the payment system’s most persistent fraud vulnerabilities. In fact, paper checks are 16 times more likely than electronic fund transfers to be lost, stolen, altered, […]
How to avoid a travel scam this summer
Source: Federal Trade Commission Summer is here! If you haven’t made your vacation plans yet, you might be looking for a deal. While you look for bargains, scammers are looking for ways to reach you…and your money. Here are some things to know to help you avoid travel scams. Travel scams can crop up when […]
How to spot the top scams that started on social media
Source: Federal Trade Commission If you’re on social media, you know posts from friends and family might not be the only ones on your newsfeed — scammers are there too. FTC data shows that losses to scams on social media have been increasing dramatically since 2020 — people reported losing $2.1 billion to these scams […]
Could that mortgage relief offer be a scam?
Source: Federal Trade Commission Life happens and sometimes you end up with trouble paying your mortgage. Maybe you were affected by a natural disaster, lost your job, or got stuck with a bunch of medical bills after an illness. Then, suddenly, you get an unexpected call offering you mortgage relief. But could it be a […]
How to make your World Cup experience scam free
Source: Federal Trade Commission Excitement is reaching a fever pitch as the United States, Mexico, and Canada get ready to welcome thousands of fans for one of the most-watched sporting events on the planet — the FIFA World Cup! While die-hard fans are preparing to support their countrymen, scammers are looking to take advantage of […]
Shields Up: Guidance for Families
Source: Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency Every individual can take simple steps to improve their cyber hygiene and protect themselves online. In fact, there are 4 things you can do to keep yourself cyber safe. CISA urges everyone to practice the following: Implement multi-factor authentication on your accounts A password isn’t enough to keep you […]
Common tax return mistakes to avoid
Source: Internal Revenue Service Mistakes and errors can happen, but most are easily avoidable when it comes to filing federal income tax returns. Taxpayers are encouraged to review their entire return before filing to make sure it is correct and complete. This is the case even if someone else prepared it, because ultimately, it’s the taxpayer’s […]
Got a letter about unemployment benefits you didn’t file? That’s identity theft
Source: Federal Trade Commission Unemployment benefits can be a life saver if you’re between jobs. But what happens if a scammer misuses your personal information, like your Social Security number (SSN) to file a fraudulent unemployment claim? That’s identity theft. You might find out someone stole your identity when your state’s unemployment agency or your employer contacts you […]