Smishing… Don’t Take the Bait!
You may have heard of email phishing, but have you heard of smishing? Smishing (SMS phishing) involves deceptive text messages that try to get you to act or respond. A typical smishing attempt may seem like it’s from your bank or the IRS and include a link or phone number to bait you into clicking […]
Protecting Yourself Against Identity Theft
Each year, identity theft continues to be one of the fastest growing crimes in the United States. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), over 800,000 ID theft reports were filed in 2023. Over half of those reports related to credit card or bank fraud. NDBT recommends following these tips to keep your information – […]
Can You Spot a Phishing Scam?
Every day, thousands of people fall victim to fraudulent emails, texts and calls from scammers pretending to be their bank. And in this time of expanded use of online and mobile banking, the problem is only growing worse. In fact, the Federal Trade Commission’s report on fraud estimates that American consumers lost a staggering $8.8 […]
Banking Safely Online
Tips for Banking Online Safely Online banking is one of the most convenient, efficient, and secure technologies developed this millennium. But, like any online tool, it is up to the user to be diligent with processes to help make each experience as safe as possible. […]
Beware of New Scams
True to form, fraudsters never let a big news story go to waste! These bad actors stay on alert for opportunities to prey on the public for their own financial gain, and lately, they are impersonating banks and banking regulators to get your bank account information. Here’s how it works: The fraudster contacts an unsuspecting […]
