ABA and America’s Banks Launch #BanksNeverAskThat Anti-Phishing Campaign
Every day, thousands of people fall victim to fraudulent emails, texts and calls from scammers pretending to be their bank ...
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Imposter Scams
A scammer pretends to be someone you trust — a government agency like the Social Security Administration or the IRS, ...
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Unemployment Fraud – Tips to Protect Yourself
Now, more than ever, incidents of fraud are happening daily, and scammers are coming up with new schemes to prey ...
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How to Protect Yourself, Loved Ones from Elder Abuse
You, or someone you know, could become the victim of a growing crime in America — financial abuse of older ...
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Tips to Strengthen Your Password
It's just a silly quiz, right? Wrong! Think before you start answering questions in a quiz that pops into your ...
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How to Avoid Wire Transfer Fraud
Common Wire Transfer Scams Tips for Consumers Scammers often combine new technology with old tricks to get people to send ...
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Money Mule Scams
A Money Mule scam is a type of scam in which criminals use their victims to move stolen funds. Money ...
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Avoid Social Engineering and Phishing Attacks
Unfortunately, when events such as the current Pandemic dominate the news, cyber-criminals also take notice. In times like these, you ...
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Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week
Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week is January 28 to February 1. This annual campaign aims to help consumers be more ...
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IRS Related Scams
As we approach the end of the year and “Tax Season”, it’s a good time for a reminder about all ...
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Secret Shopper Scam Warning!
Warning! Increase in Secret Shopper & Gift Card Scams Secret Shopper is a long-standing form of customer experience research. Although the industry ...
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Test Your Internet Security IQ
Find out just how savvy you are about internet security and protecting your company’s (and customer’s) data. This test is ...
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How to respond if your computer is hacked
If you believe your computer has been compromised, the sooner you respond, the better. If the computer you are using ...
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Top 5 Steps to Staying Secure
Armor sheild with the number 5 Regardless of what technology you are using or where you are using it, here are ...
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Identity Theft: What To Do Right Away
As a financial institution, protecting our customers’ information is one of our most important jobs. In light of the Equifax ...
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9 Ways to Avoid Ransomware Attacks
Ransomware is a form of malware used by cyber criminals to freeze your computer or mobile device, steal your data ...
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3 Ways to Verify a Legitimate E-mail
Phishing attacks use 'spoofed' e-mails and fraudulent websites designed to fool recipients into divulging personal financial data such as credit ...
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12 Ways to Protect Your Mobile Device
Your mobile device provides convenient access to your email, bank and social media accounts. Unfortunately, it can potentially provide the ...
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5 Ways to Protect Your Small Business from Account Fraud
Corporate account takeover is a type of fraud where thieves gain access to a business’ finances to make unauthorized transactions, ...
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8 Tips to Protect Your Identity
Identity theft continues to be one of the fastest growing crimes in the United States. In 2015, there were 13.1 ...
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National Cybersecurity Awareness Month Kicks off October 1
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month occurs every October as a national campaign designed to increase the public's awareness of cybersecurity and ...
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7 Tips to Avoid Online Fraud
In recognition of Internet Safety Month in June, The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod is highlighting seven tips to help ...
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4 Simple Steps to Stop a Cyber Thief
In recognition of National Data Privacy Day on January 28, The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod is urging consumers to ...
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7 Tips to Prevent Tax ID Fraud
As Americans begin the process of filing tax returns, identity thieves are scheming to get their hands on that money ...
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