Financial Security

Be Aware of Fake Check Scams

Fake checks continue to be one of the most common instruments used to commit fraud against consumers. Before you deposit a check you weren’t expecting or wire funds to an unknown recipient, check out these red flags from the American Bankers Association. 

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Protect Your Mobile Device to Prevent Fraud

Your mobile device provides convenient access to your email, bank and social media accounts. Unfortunately, it can potentially provide the same convenient access for criminals. The American Bankers Association recommends following these tips to keep your information — and your money — safe.

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Protect Yourself From Tax Identity Theft

Taking steps to protect your personal information can help you avoid tax identity theft. Learn how to stay ahead of identity thieves with these helpful tips from the Federal Trade Commission.  

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10 Tips to Help Seniors Outsmart Financial Scams

When it comes to financial scams, education is the first line of defense.  Scam artists prey on the elderly, especially in times of crisis, in order to get them to divulge confidential information or to exploit them financially.  The American Bankers Association has provided 10 important tips inspire savvy seniors.  

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Common Holiday Phishing Attacks

The holiday season brings with it festivities and all kinds of electronic communications related to holiday greetings, shopping, travel, shipping, and parties. Unfortunately, it also brings opportunities for malicious actors to send spam and phishing emails.

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Romance Fraud (Or Online Dating Scams)

As online dating has become more common, there has also been an increase in scams targeting users of online dating sites. A romance scam is a trick where someone pretends to have romantic feelings for a victim, gains their trust, and then uses that relationship to commit fraud. Usually, the crook misleads a victim online and then talks the victim into sending money, sharing personal and financial information, or laundering money for the crook.

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4 Fraud Prevention Tips for Email

When using e-mail for personal or business use, always exercise caution. The following 4 tips are from German American’s Security Team experts to help you detect, and avoid, fraudulent e-mails.

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