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Fraud Prevention
Fraud Prevention: Romance Scams- There’s nothing to love about that!
How romance scams work With romance scams, which can happen to people of all genders, fraudsters create fake online dating or social media profiles to attract and earn the trust of unsuspecting users. Their goal is to trick users into sending money or providing personal information that they can use for nefarious purposes. Here’s how …
Fraud Prevention: 5 Important Things to Know About Tech Support Scams
Has this happened to you? You’re on your computer surfing the internet when a pop-up message appears on your screen. The message warns you that your computer has been infected with a serious virus and instructs you to call a phone number immediately to get technical support. While that pop-up may look official and real, …
Fraud Prevention: Watch Out for Scams Targeting the Elderly
June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month. And, unfortunately, the number of scams targeting seniors is rising rapidly. That’s because scammers believe those 60 and older have more money, are more willing to trust people, and are less willing to report crimes against them. Here are some common elder scams and how you can stop them …
Fraud Prevention: What You Should Know About Phishing, Smishing, and Vishing
There’s only one you, and at bankHometown, we want to help you keep it that way! Here’s what you need to know about common scams that try to steal your personal info or identity! Phishing: Watch your email With a phishing scam, you may receive an email that appears to be from a company you …