Discovering the Difference: Why Choose a Credit Union Over a Bank?
In a world full of financial institutions, banks and credit unions can come across as the same thing, offering similar products and services like checking accounts, savings options, and loans. Yet, there are fundamental differences between the two that might make you reconsider where you entrust your hard-earned money. For-Profit vs. Not-for-Profit The key distinction […]
Be Wary of Charity Scams
Contributing to charities and giving back to the community can be some of the most rewarding acts of kindness we experience during our lifetime – especially around the holidays. On the flip side, scammers – or Grinches, in this case – are looking to reward themselves by stealing those donations. If we are not careful […]
Tips to Avoid Holiday Phishing Scams
Around the holidays, our inboxes become flooded with shipping updates, order confirmations, and eCards from family and friends. Cyber criminals see this deluge of emails as an opportunity to send creative phishing emails — designed to not only catch your attention, but also catch you off guard. From fake charity websites to malicious eHolidayCards, cyber attacks spike […]
Secure Your Mobile Devices From Cybercriminals
Mobile devices make it easy to connect with family and friends. However, these smart devices contain huge amounts of personal information from health apps and social media to password managers and banking apps. Consider all the sensitive information stored on your cell phone: photos, text messages, email and account and phone numbers. To block your […]
Keep Hackers at Bay with a Strong Password
In a scale of 1 to 10 (with 10 being the best), how would you rate your online security? While most individuals try to practice safe cyber activity, let’s face it; we’re human. It can become tedious to manage multiple passwords. October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and with the increasing number of cyber threats in […]
How to Avoid Phishing Scams
Don’t be misled by cyber criminals and phishing tactics using text messages. This type of phishing is also known as “smishing” or SMS phishing. Crooks will send deceptive text messages to lure you into giving up your personal or financial information. Examples of smishing you may receive: Be the first to click this link and […]
Protect Yourself From a Ransomware Attack
You’ve probably heard about recent ransomware attacks to local and national organizations, but you’re probably wondering, “What is ransomware?” In short, ransomware is when cybercriminals hack into your work or personal computer, encrypt the files and then hold them hostage until a ransom is paid. Ransomware can be delivered via email or by programs that […]
Helpful Tips For New Homebuyers
Purchasing a home will be the biggest investment most people make in a lifetime. If you’re currently renting and considering homebuying, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development website includes helpful resources and a series of questions and answers for first-time homebuyers. Let’s take a look at a few: Why should I buy, instead […]
Email and Website Spoofing
Your privacy is important to us — don’t become a victim! As banking technologies evolve, so do the actions of the bad guys. It is important to be aware of the different scams that exist, so that you do not fall victim to phishing scams and email spoofing. What is Website Spoofing? Website spoofing is […]
Protecting Your Personal Information
Are you guilty of oversharing? We all are, but we have to be mindful of the content we are sharing with our close network. While social media platforms are excellent mediums for connecting with family and friends, we have to remember that social media isn’t private. Just because we have “friends” on Facebook doesn’t mean […]
