Security and Fraud Prevention


  • Don't Get Duped: Tips for Safe Online Holiday Shopping

    posted on Tuesday, November 18, 2025

    As the holiday season approaches, it seems like there are more and more fake shopping sites. The ads on social media show expensive products like electric scooters, designer bags, and other popular toys and gifts at unbelievably low prices. Many of these bogus sites use photos and logos the scammers steal from legitimate businesses, but they won't send you authentic products. If you're wondering how to avoid these phony offers, there are a few ways to help you detect them.

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  • Check Fraud of Mailed Credit Card Payments

    posted on Friday, November 14, 2025

    Recently, banks across the country have seen an increase in fraud involving credit card payments that are sent by mail. Unfortunately, some mailed check payments are being intercepted before they reach the credit card company. Learn what you can do to prevent this from happening to you.

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  • Don't Fall for Traffic Ticket Scams

    posted on Tuesday, July 22, 2025

    Have you received a text telling you that you have an unpaid traffic ticket, or tolls to pay? Chances are it's a scam! Learn more about this trending scam that is affecting many across the country.

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  • Reducing Spam Texts, Emails and Junk Mail

    posted on Thursday, January 30, 2025

    If it's not scammers spamming your phone with texts or filling up your inbox with emails, it's your mailbox crammed with ads and other mail you didn't ask for. The junk messages and mail might seem endless, but there are some ways to help scale it back.

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  • Warning Signs of Identity Theft

    posted on Wednesday, January 29, 2025

    Once identity thieves have your personal information, they can drain your bank account, run up charges on your credit cards, open new utility accounts, or get medical treatment on your health insurance. An identity thief can file a tax refund in your name and get your refund. In some extreme cases, a thief might even give your name to the police during an arrest.

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