The IRS is warning against a new phishing scam that encourages you to download an FBI questionnaire. If you click the link, your computer will be infected with Ransomware. Be cautious; the scam email uses the emblems of both the IRS and the Federal Bureau of...
General Q: I liked your old App. Why did you have to change it? A: First Savings Bank is committed to helping our customers make their everyday banking experiences easier. We understand that day to day life can be hectic and it is often hard to get everything done....
Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes. When you throw something in the trash or place it in the recycling bin, it becomes available to any thief searching for ways to steal your identity. Moreover, the Supreme Court, in the decision California vs....
by Andrew Johnson Division of Consumer and Business Education, FTC No Such thing as a Federal Student Tax. Imposters posing as IRS agents are trying to trick college students into paying a “federal student tax” – a tax that doesn’t...
Public use of Personal Laptops: Establishing personal firewalls on you PC will help protect you when using your laptop in public networks. In addition you should routinely update your security software and applications. Avoid using public networks to access your...
According to the Federal Trade Commission, the agency received more than 400,000 complaints in 2016 from consumers reporting they were victims of impersonation scams. One of the most common is called the “Grandparent Scam,” which uses impersonation tactics to...
Miliary famlies face unique financial challenges, particularly when a service member is deployed. The American Bankers Association has highlighted six financial tips to help military families reduce the stress of managing money. “Finances are often identified by...
Ransomware has become one of the fastest growing malware threats to small businesses in recent years. According to the FBI, in 2015, more than $1.6 million was lost due to ransomware attacks. The popular malware is used by cybercriminals to freeze business networks...
July 6, 2017 by Lisa Lake Consumer Education Specialist, FTC Scammers are creative, cunning and cruel – and they often mix in a little truth to spice up their big lies. This scheme shows just how low they can go. Government imposters claiming to be with the...
