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Beware IRS Impersonation Scams
Learn how to recognize the signs of IRS impersonation scams and protect yourself.
IRS impersonation scams are growing! Messages claiming to be from the IRS will often claim to you owe back taxes and are facing a prison sentence if you do not pay immediately or purport that you are owed a tax refund.
‘Say Yes’ Scams Are Back! Here’s How to Stay Safe
Say yes scams exploded in 2017 and now they are back! According to the Better Business Bureau, scammers call and when you answer the phone, they claim there is an issue with the phone connection. They’ll ask “Can you hear me?” By saying “yes” you may be authorizing a purchase you have no intention of making!
How To Protect Yourself From Tech Scams
Tech scammers have become good at appearing legitimate and very skilled at inspiring fear in victims. While using the computer, a pop up may appear, screaming that your computer has been infected and directing you to call a number for assistance. Once you call, these scammers will ask to gain access to your phone number and gain access to your bank accounts to pay for “clean up” services. This scenario is all too common. It is a scamgiving fraudsters access to your personal information and bank account. Never trust a pop up claiming your device is infected, never give someone access to your computer or bank account, even if they are claiming to be tech support.
How To Keep Information Secure While Traveling
Summer is vacation season! A chance to relax and enjoy time with family and friends. While enjoying the season however, be sure to keep your information secure.
Follow these simple steps to keep yourself, your home, and your information safe while traveling:
How To Avoid Travel Scams
Looking to plan a last minute summer getaway? Take care to avoid travel scams!
In 2021, the FTC received reports of over 53,000 incidents of travel scams, including especially messy time share frauds. These scams cost consumers over $95,000,000!
Here’s how to spot scams and avoid being cheated:
New Security For Your Debit Cards
We’ve added a new layer of security to our debit cards, especially useful for members shopping online. One-time passcodes sent to your mobile phone will help us make sure your transactions belong to you.
Be aware of family imposter scams!
Scammers can now use AI technology to replicate a loved one’s voice to enhance family emergency scams. Using easily accessible AI technology, fraudsters can create a clone of your loved one’s voice and use it to bilk you out of money.
How To Avoid Cryptocurrency Scams
Crypto fraudsters rely on people’s unfamiliarity with this new currency to steal their money. You can take a few simple steps to stay safe and keep your funds secure.
How to stay safe when using Venmo, Zelle, and other payment apps.
As we rely more and more on peer-to-peer (or P2P) payment apps like Venmo or Zelle, it’s essential to protect yourself. We love P2P apps because they are convenient and easy to use, but this make them appealing to fraudsters as well. Follow these best practices to help keep yourself and your money safe when using P2P payment apps.