World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15
Roughly 20 percent of older Americans fall prey to financial exploitation losing on average $120,000, or $3 billion every year, according to a study from the AARP Public Policy Institute. […]
Your Home Loan Details are Public Record and Scammers Know How to Use Them
Almost from the minute you close on your new home or home equity line of credit (HELOC), you receive a multitude of offers for dozens of home-related services. It’s all […]
Small Business Cyber Security Resources
With New York’s SHIELD Act taking effect on March 21, 2020, it’s important for small businesses to continue building on their cyber security knowledge to safeguard customer information and prevent […]
FRAUD: Losses Rising as Scammers Leverage New Techniques
Employee Education and Awareness Keys to Prevention Fraud is on the rise and growing at an alarming rate among the small business community. As scammers change their techniques, businesses need […]
No Phishing Here! ABA and FTC Resource Aims to Help Raise Awareness of Email Fraud
As phishing becomes a top cyber threat—with losses growing to nearly $30 million in 2017 from $8 million in 2015, according to the FBI—the American Bankers Association and the Federal […]
More Merchants Requiring a PIN with Debit Transactions
More Merchants Requiring a PIN with Debit Transactions Whether you are shopping brick and mortar or online, making sure you are able to do so in a secure manner and […]
Staying Safe when Shopping Online
Staying Safe when Shopping Online With the holiday season in full swing, many consumers will find themselves shopping online. Stay safe with these suggestions from the Federal Trade Commission: Get the […]
Consumer Alert: Scam Using the NYS Department of Financial Services’ Name
Consumer Alert: Scam Using the NYS Department of Financial Services’ Name The Department of Financial Services (DFS) has been notified of a scam in which a fraudster calls a consumer […]