Scammers are constantly finding new ways to impersonate trusted organizations, and financial institutions are a common target. A new tactic involves fraudsters pretending to be representatives of financial institutions and using FaceTime video calls to gain members' trust and access sensitive financial information. These calls may appear convincing, especially when...
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October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to take a closer look at how you protect your personal information online. From checking your bank account on your phone to shopping online or scrolling through social media, much of our daily lives happens digitally. While these tools offer...
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Imagine going to your financial institution to withdraw a large amount of cash, only to be asked a few additional questions before completing the transaction. It might feel unexpected or even frustrating, especially when you're accessing money from your own account. But what if those questions could help protect your...
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It usually begins with something that feels normal. A phone call that appears to be from the credit union with a person on the other end who is calm, professional, and ready to help. They explain there’s been suspicious activity on your account and that a quick fix is needed...
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Impersonation scams (or imposter scams) are on the rise. Criminals are using advanced technology to mimic trusted businesses, government agencies, or even people you know, such as celebrities. Their ultimate goal? Trick you into handing over online banking passwords, credit card numbers, financial records, or your Social Security number and...
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Scammers are constantly finding new ways to target individuals and families, often using fear, urgency, and confusion to pressure people into making quick financial decisions. Recently, the Waynesboro Police Department shared information regarding a computer refund scam that has affected local residents — including one case that resulted in a...
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Cuando muchas personas piensan en ciberdelitos, imaginan correos electrónicos sospechosos o sitios web falsos. Sin embargo, no todas las estafas comienzan en línea; algunas empiezan con una llamada telefónica. En ciertos casos, los estafadores incluso pueden manipular el identificador de llamadas para que parezca que la llamada proviene directamente de Patriot Federal Credit...
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Cuando muchas personas piensan en ciberdelitos, imaginan correos electrónicos sospechosos o sitios web falsos. Sin embargo, no todas las estafas comienzan en línea; algunas empiezan con una llamada telefónica. En ciertos casos, los estafadores incluso pueden manipular el identificador de llamadas para que parezca que la llamada proviene directamente de Patriot Federal Credit...
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Un nuevo año suele traer una nueva mentalidad financiera. Las personas revisan presupuestos, establecen metas, solicitan préstamos y pasan más tiempo administrando cuentas en línea. Estos cambios son normales. Desafortunadamente, también crean oportunidades para los estafadores, quienes observan constantemente cómo cambia el comportamiento del consumidor. El fraude no disminuye después de...
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