Jul 31, 2017 | News You Can Use
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....
Jul 31, 2017 | Scams and Frauds
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...
Jul 31, 2017 | News You Can Use
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...
Jul 11, 2017 | Scams and Frauds
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...
Jul 11, 2017 | Tips About Money
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...
Jul 11, 2017 | News You Can Use
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...
Jul 7, 2017 | News You Can Use, Scams and Frauds
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...
Jun 22, 2017 | News You Can Use
Due to the high risk of fraud your Debit card or Credit card may be blocked in certain States or Countries. Please notify us when you are planning to travel to ensure your card will not be affected. DEBIT CARD CUSTOMERS: (812)283-0724 (877)418-2669 CREDIT CARD...
May 23, 2017 | Make Life Simple
by: momondo.com 21 things not to forget when packing for your vacation Heading to the Sahara without a hat? Up the creek without a paddle? Avoid a vacation disaster with our travel checklist and packing tips. With your flights and hotel booked, the luggage is the last...
May 23, 2017 | Loan Knowledge
Preparation is key to navigating today’s housing market. American Bankers Association offers the following tips to help prepare potential homebuyers. Know your own financial situation. Before you begin the home loan application process, determine what you can...
