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Protect The Elderly From These 10 Holiday Scams
Keeping a watchful eye over our parents and grandparents is a top priority. However, it becomes that much more critical during the holiday season. Scammers are on high alert and ready to take advantage of unsuspecting victims. Unfortunately, the elderly often fall prey due to their trusting nature or unfamiliarity with technology. The good news...
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Why Was My Card Declined? 10 Reasons
A declined credit or debit card can be not only frustrating but embarrassing. As you fumble through your purse or wallet, you may feel like all eyes are on you as you quickly try to resolve the issue. Card declines are a common experience that can happen to anyone. Fortunately, there are several things you...
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How to Protect the Elderly From Fraud & Financial Exploitation
Watching a loved one fall victim to a scam is heartbreaking. Con artists deliberately target the elderly by exploiting vulnerabilities, loneliness, and trust. Their fraudulent schemes can cause devastating financial and emotional consequences. The good news is that you have the power to protect your elderly loved ones from falling prey to fraud. A little...
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Avoid These 2024 Tax & IRS Scams & Fraud Schemes
Tax season is here, and with it comes an increase in activity by all kinds of thieves, conmen, and fraudsters—all looking to take advantage of taxpayers scrambling to complete their federal income tax returns. These folks are all experts at taking advantage of the anxiety that often surrounds completing a tax return and complying with...
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What Are the 5 Factors That Affect a Credit Score?
Your credit score is a three-digit number that acts as a snapshot of your financial responsibility. It greatly impacts your ability to secure loans, get favorable interest rates, and even qualify for things like housing or employment. However, it can often feel confusing and downright frustrating when it comes to figuring out how to calculate...
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Focus on Security
If you have logged in to online or mobile banking over the past few months, you likely have noticed that your two-factor authentication (2FA) options have changed. As of early October, email is no longer offered as an option for 2FA, and members must choose an alternative option. Any time we make a change such...
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14 Strategies to Protect Yourself From Fraud
When you’ve worked hard for your money, you don’t want to lose it to a scam. People who experience financial fraud may feel helpless and defenseless—as if the whole world is out to get them. The good news is you can take several steps to significantly reduce the risk of becoming a victim of financial...
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Unemployment Fraud: How It’s Detected & Reported
Millions of Americans became jobless during the COVID-19 pandemic and filed for unemployment benefits. However, criminals quickly seized the opportunity to scam unsuspecting individuals whether they were unemployed or not. Overwhelmed state unemployment agencies with outdated processing systems are becoming increasingly vulnerable. Many folks will not know they are a victim until it’s too late....
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