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November 25, 2024

The Rise of Peer-to-Peer Payment Scams

With the advent of payment apps like CashApp, Venmo, and Zelle, sending and receiving money is now quicker and easier than ever. Whether splitting a dinner bill, sending a friend money for concert tickets, or handling your portion of rent and utilities, peer-to-peer payment apps provide convenient payment with just...
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November 11, 2024

Credit Card Compromised? Here’s What to Do Next.

Imagine logging into your account to make your monthly credit card bill, and you come face-to-face with a slew of charges you did not make or authorize. Unfortunately, fraud happens. Despite top-of-the-line security on your accounts and the best identity practices, criminals still find a way. Your first reaction to...
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September 30, 2024

How to Stay Safe from Account Takeover Scams

Everything requires an account today, from handling your finances to watching your favorite shows. Between managing all these different accounts and logins, there is no worse feeling than realizing you’ve been locked out of your own account. Or worse yet, that money is missing, or purchases were made without your...
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August 5, 2024

Gift Cards: A Scammer’s Best Friend

Gift cards are fun to receive and even better to give to others. Need to grab a last-minute gift? Don’t know what to give the person who has everything? Or buying for a teen that prefers to do their own shopping? No matter your circumstance, there’s a gift card for...
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July 22, 2024

Summertime Scams are Coming in Hot

Temperatures are rising, and summer fun is right around the corner. But that’s not the only thing heating up. Scammers know that vacation season places people in unfamiliar locations, has them looking for ways to save money, and more – providing ample opportunities to enrich themselves. Amid the excitement of...
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June 3, 2024

Defying Deception: Protect Yourself from Financial Scams

In today’s digital world, financial predators could be lurking around every virtual corner. Scammers live to prey on our deepest fears and capitalize on our resulting panic. Whether it’s a fraudulent email claiming your credit union account has been compromised or a phone call insisting you owe unpaid taxes, fraudsters...
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April 15, 2024

Recognizing the Warning Signs of Tax Fraud

Tax season brings about a mix of emotions. On the one hand, you’re hoping for a decent tax refund that will unveil financial opportunities for you and your family. On the other hand, gathering tax documents, filing your return, and trying to steer clear of scams can be stressful. But...
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