A Money Mule scam is a type of scam in which criminals use their victims to move stolen funds. Money mule scams can take many forms, and commonly involve online dating, work-at-home jobs or prizes. In a typical scam, the fraudster sends the victim money to deposit into a bank account and then asks them […]
Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week is January 28 to February 1. This annual campaign aims to help consumers be more informed about protecting themselves from tax-related identity theft and scams. Tax-related identity theft occurs when someone steals a Social Security number and uses it to claim a tax refund or get a job. We’ve assembled […]
As a financial institution, protecting our customers’ information is one of our most important jobs. In light of the Equifax data breach in the Fall of 2017, we want to alert you about how to protect yourself and your family from fraud and identity theft. A detailed list of instructions can be found below for […]