Video Transcript – Business Email Compromise
Business Email Compromise continues to be the biggest threat to our financial system. It is one of the most financially damaging online crimes, exploiting the fact that so many of us rely on email to conduct business – both personal and professional. In a BEC Scam, criminals send an email message that appears to come […]
Video Transcript – Emails and Data
We all have information that we wouldn‘t want openly broadcast, like social security numbers, credit and debit card numbers, medical history, or bank account information. If even a small amount of this information fell into the wrong hands, it could be used to steal your identity. Here are some tips to keep your identity your […]
Video Transcript – Passwords
Do you get frustrated with the complex password requirements for online accounts? And how do you remember all those different passwords? Unfortunately, there is a reason for this trend of more complex password requirements. Over 80% of data breaches involve lost or weak passwords. Creating strong passwords should be one of your top priorities for […]
Video Transcript – Phishing Emails
Did you know that October is Cyber Security Awareness Month? We should be diligent on keeping our information secure at all times, but it‘s nice to have reminders about what to watch out for. Today we‘re going to talk about phishing attacks, phishing as in “ph”. This is when a scammer tries to steal information […]
Video Transcript – Resources to Manage Your Credit
I’m Allie Wadley, Director of Credit Operations at NDBT and this episode of our Credit Education Series is about finding the resources to help you manage your credit profile. There are several resources for credit education. Among the best is the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Services available include free credit reports as we discussed in […]
Video Transcript – Lock or Freeze Your Credit Report
I’m Allie Wadley, Director of Credit Operations at NDBT and this episode of our Credit Education Series is about locking your credit profile. A credit freeze, also known as a security freeze, is a tool designed to help protect you from fraud and identity theft. It limits access to your credit report unless you lift […]
Video Transcript – Reviewing Credit Reports
I’m Allie Wadley, Director of Credit Operations at NDBT and this episode of our Credit Education Series is about reviewing your credit report. You have the ability to request one free copy of your credit report each year from each of the three major consumer reporting companies (Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion) by visiting AnnualCreditReport.com You […]
National Teach Children to Save Day
The 25th annual National Teach Children to Save Day, sponsored by the American Bankers Association, falls on April 27th and it’s a whole day dedicated to encouraging children to develop good money-saving habits. With an early start to saving and an understanding of budgeting their money, children will build life skills as they head into […]
TBA Honors NDBT with Multiple Awards
DALLAS, TX (April 25, 2023) – NDBT (North Dallas Bank and Trust Co.), a leading Texas community banking organization, has been honored by the Texas Banker’s Foundation with awards from four categories recognizing contributions to the banking industry and community. This is the second consecutive year for NDBT to receive honors in each of the […]
5 Ways to Use Your Tax Refund Wisely
If you have a tax refund coming your way this tax season, it‘s important to put that money to good use. However, there are a lot of options when it comes to spending it or saving it. It may be tempting to blow the extra paycheck all at once, but a tax refund is a […]
