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Fraud Prevention Series: How to Avoid Cyber Fraud

Some of the most common ways fraudsters try to access your personal information is by sending harmful links in an email or stealing data from places where you have accounts. Personal information, such as Social Security numbers, financial accounts and credit card numbers, can be used to set up counterfeit accounts or gain access to existing accounts. Here are some tips to avoid this type of deception known as cyber fraud.

Sep

Fraud Prevention Series: What is Ethical Hacking?

We hear about hacking (unauthorized access to data in a system or computer) on the news often. But did you know that there are professionals with the same skills working to help companies reduce the chances of being hacked? These professionals are known as ethical hackers. But what is ethical hacking?

Aug

Fraud Prevention Series: Sharing Your Information Can Make You More Vulnerable to Fraud

If you are a frequent social media user and tend to share personal information online, you may be at greater risk of becoming a victim of fraud. Take a look at these three online habits that may lead to higher fraud possibilities, and ways to prevent identity fraud.

Jul

Fraud Prevention Series: How to Protect Yourself From Credit Card Fraud

In today's digital age, your credit card information may be increasingly at risk for theft. Fortunately, credit card fraud can be avoided by being diligent about storing and sharing your card information. Here are some ways to prevent credit card fraud.

Jun

Fraud Prevention Series: Tools to Help Keep Your Accounts Safe

According to the FBI, $2.7 billion in online theft and fraud was reported to the agency in 2019. While funds are protected up to $250,000 by the National Credit Union Administration, what else can credit unions provide to keep your accounts safe? And what can you do?

May

Fraud Prevention Series: How to Keep Your Passwords Secure

The security of everything that requires a password, including your financial accounts, streaming accounts, email inbox, and even your garage code, depends on how strong and safe your logins are today. Strong passwords are key to your security, but the challenge is to create passwords you can actually remember, without resorting to unsafe habits — like reusing the same login for multiple accounts. Here’s some advice on how to create strong passwords and keep them safe.

Apr

Fraud Prevention Series: Protect Yourself From Rising Coronavirus Scams

In this time of concern about coronavirus, scammers are taking advantage of fears caused by the pandemic. Here are some common coronavirus-related scams and tips to help you protect yourself.

Mar

Fraud Prevention Series: How to Protect Yourself From Phishing

Phishing, a form of identity theft, is when scammers use fraudulent websites and fake emails to attempt to steal victims’ personal data, especially passwords and credit card information. Although this is not a new type of theft, many consumers are unaware of phishing and how to protect their personal information. Here is more information about phishing and how to keep your data safe.

Feb

Fraud Prevention Series: How to Avoid Fraud This Tax Season

Now that tax time is here, it is important to be aware of possible tax fraud and tax-related identity theft. Identity theft happens when an individual’s Social Security Number and other personal identification information has been stolen. In the case of tax fraud, the information is used to file a false tax return resulting in the tax refund being sent to the fraudster. There are some steps to take to reduce your risk.

Jan

Fraud Prevention Series: 5 Easy Ways to Protect Your Accounts

New year, new (and same) fraud tactics. To help you stay protected, we’re kicking off 2020 with our Fraud Prevention Series. Start with these five tips to add additional security layers to your accounts.

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