Account Takeover: How Scammers Get In—and How to Stop Them Account takeover happens when a fraudster gains access to your financial or online accounts and takes control without your permission. This type of fraud often starts quietly, using stolen information from previous scams or data

Spotting Fake Checks, Prize Scams, and Overpayment Tricks Scammers are always finding new ways to make fraud look legitimate—and fake checks and “too good to be true” payments are some of the most common. Whether it’s an unexpected prize, a job opportunity, or an overpayment

Phishing, Smishing, and Vishing: How Scammers Try to Reach You Scammers don’t always break into accounts—they often trick people into giving information away. Phishing, smishing, and vishing are common tactics used to steal personal and financial information through messages and phone calls. Knowing how these

Safe Use Tips for Peer-to-Peer Payments: Zelle®, Venmo®, and Cash App® Peer-to-peer (P2P) payment apps like Zelle®, Venmo®, and Cash App® make sending money fast and convenient. Whether you’re paying a friend back for dinner or splitting household expenses, these tools are great—when used wisely.

How to Create Strong Passwords and Use Two-Factor Authentication Your passwords are often the first line of defense between your personal information and fraudsters. From online banking and email to shopping and social media, weak or reused passwords can make it easy for criminals to

Protect your Debit Card: 6 ways to stay safe at ATMs and pay-at-pump fuel stations.  When you’re on the go, your debit card makes life easier. But while you’re filling up your tank at a pay-at-pump station or getting cash from ATMs, fraudsters may be