Prevent Impersonator Fraud
Falling for an impersonation scam could lead to significant money loss, fraud and identity theft. But with the these tips, you have the power to shield yourself.
Knowledge is your first line of defense. The more you know about how fraud works, the better equipped you are to spot it before it causes harm. We've put together these resources to help you recognize the most common scams targeting consumers today, from phone and email schemes to in-person tactics and online threats. Browse the articles below and share what you learn with family and friends.
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Romance Scams
Romance scams involve fraudsters creating fake relationships—often online—to gain trust and steal money. While anyone can be a target, seniors and vulnerable individuals are particularly at risk due to their trusting nature and limited familiarity with online scams.
Knowing the signs can help you protect yourself and your loved ones.
The Fraud-Fighting Power of a Gel Pen
One of the most common check scams today is called check washing. It happens when someone steals a check you’ve mailed (from your mailbox or a postal box), then uses household chemicals to remove the ink, and rewrites it to themselves for a much larger amount.
It sounds like something from a movie, but it’s happening every day.
AI and the New Face of Scams
The phone rings, and the voice on the other end sounds exactly like your daughter. She’s panicked, saying she’s been in an accident and needs money right away. You’re ready to help—but in reality, it isn’t her at all. It’s a scammer using artificial intelligence (AI) to clone her voice.
Computer Safety
Don’t know where to start when it comes to protecting yourself from information breach and loss? We’ve made it as easy as possible with this guide.
Email Safety
Becoming familiar with common tricks of the phishing trade will help you identify and eliminate risks to your security.
Prevent Wire Fraud
Understanding the different strategies scammers use is the first step in outsmarting them. Here are more ways to protect yourself and your company from wire fraud.
Check Yourself for Check Fraud
Today we can transfer money with the click of a button and make a purchase with the tap of a card. As banking technology evolves, so do financial scam tactics. So, it’s easy to assume paper checks are safe from scammers, but the truth is, paper checks aren’t fraud-proof. Keep reading for tips on how to spot check fraud — and stop it.
Learn More About Check Fraud
Ransomware
Your best defense is to arm yourself with information, including how to prevent it and what to do if it infects your electronics.
Social Media Safety
Thieves can piece together potentially damaging clues about when you’ll be away from home, which loved ones or hobbies might make up your passwords, and more.