Beware of criminals pretending to be WHO
Hackers and cyber scammers are taking advantage of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic by sending fraudulent email and WhatsApp messages that attempt to trick you into clicking on malicious links or opening attachments. Learn More
Working remote due to the coronavirus? These 7 tips will help keep your connections secure
The novel coronavirus is changing the daily habits of millions of people globally, including where they work. Many employers are telling their employees — or offering them the option — to work from home. Learn More
BBB Scam Alert: “Mandatory” COVID-19 Test Texts are a Scam
The coronavirus outbreak has been big business for scammers. First it was fake masks, then fake government grants, and now it’s a fake COVID-19 tests. In the past few days, BBB Scam Tracker (BBB.org/ScamTracker) has gotten numerous reports of phony text messages claiming to be from a government agency. Learn More
Coronavirus Scams to Watch Out For
Fraudsters of all stripes are taking advantage of the coronavirus scare, and some of their scams are a direct threat to banks and their customers. Learn More
Check-date fraud: Date your checks “2020” — here’s why
Law enforcement agencies have warned consumers to include the full year — 2020 — when they take out their checkbooks and write a check. The same advice goes for dating other financial documents, such as loan papers. Learn More
Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week
Ready for tax season? If you’re not ready for tax identity thieves and IRS imposters, you might not be. But breathe easy. Today is the start of Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week, and we’ve got lots of easy ways to learn how to recognize scams and help protect yourself from fraud. Learn More
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 […]
Secure New Internet-Connected Devices
During the holidays, internet-connected devices—also known as Internet of Things (IoT) devices—are popular gifts. These include smart cameras, smart TVs, watches, toys, phones, and tablets. Although this technology provides added convenience to our lives, it often requires that we share personal and financial information over the internet. Learn More
Don’t be the next victim
Pieter Gunst, 34, received what he thought was a credible phone call from his bank. But in a matter of minutes, Gunst realized the call was anything but after he had nearly handed over the keys to his account. Learn More
Avoid Holiday Shopping Scams
Don’t Fall Victim to Online Schemes ‘Tis the season for holiday gifting, and many shoppers will go online this time of year to find the best deals on popular items. But the sellers you buy from may not be what they seem. Learn More
