Text Message Scams Scammers are sending text messages with phony fraud alerts (debit card fraud alerts also) stating there has been a request to withdraw or transfer a large amount of money from your bank account. These texts may appear legitimate and contain Peoples Savings and Loan Company or another banks information. The Bait: [...]
What to do if you receive a debit/credit card you didn’t apply for? What to Do When You Get an Unsolicited Debit Card in the Mail Most consumers are used to receiving unsolicited debit/credit card sales pieces in the mail. Credit card companies often send you what looks like an actual credit card to [...]
Cell phone porting by Safe Systems The full article can be found here. While not new, cell phone porting has recently gained traction as yet another way for scammers to hack into your systems, including bank accounts. The most alarming part of this scam is that it can allow hackers to get past added [...]
Avoiding tech support scams: You’re working on your computer when, suddenly, a message pops up on the screen: “Virus detected! Call now for a free security scan and to repair your device.” That’s a tech support scam. Don’t call, text, or email. Legit tech support companies don’t operate that way. Scammers pose as big-name [...]
Free credit freezes are coming soon Looking for stronger ways to protect your credit? Thanks to a new federal law, soon you can get free credit freezes and year-long fraud alerts. Here’s what to look forward to when the law takes effect on September 21st: Free credit freezes What is it? A credit freeze [...]
Don't bank on that check March 17, 2017 by Lisa Lake Consumer Education Specialist, FTC Scammers know how to design phony checks to make them look legitimate. In fact, the Council of Better Business Bureaus’ just released a list of the most “risky” scams, based on how likely people are to be targeted, how [...]
If the video below does not load, you may need to allow cookies as it is pulled from another site. By storing your card’s data on a chip, your account information can be changed dynamically with every use. This is a big advance from magnetic-stripe cards. Chip cards protect against [...]