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6 Ways to Tell if a Website is Safe

6 Ways to Tell if a Website is Safe

In today’s digital age, where we rely on the internet for everything from furniture shopping to staying informed and entertained, safeguarding ourselves online is essential. The online landscape is filled with fraudsters using advanced techniques to exploit vulnerabilities. Accidentally stumbling upon an unsafe website can expose you to malware, including spyware that steals sensitive financial data and ransomware that locks your device and demands payment for its release. These threats can lead to devastating consequences such as drained bank accounts, fraudulent loans taken out in your name, and even identity theft. It’s crucial to stay vigilant and take proactive measures to protect yourself from online scams and threats.

Don't let fraudsters in the front door.

Don’t Let The P2P Scams In The Door

P2P platforms, like Zelle, Venmo and PayPal, have made life so much easier for many consumers. Paying your friend back for the $20 you borrowed while at the mall, splitting a meal and purchasing a shared gift are now as easy as a few quick screen swipes. Unfortunately, though, P2P scams are rampant and varied. Also, once money is transferred through a P2P service, it’s usually gone for good.

Scam Prevention

Protecting Your Finances: How to Prevent Fraud in Your Credit Union Accounts

Hey there, savvy money manager! We’re living in an era where our wallets have gone digital, making it super convenient to handle our finances. But you know what else is on the rise? Yep, you guessed it – sneaky fraudsters and cyber tricksters. They’re eyeing your credit union and bank accounts, access to online banking and more. No worries, though! We’ve got your back with tips to help you keep your hard-earned cash safe and sound.

Device Advice: How to Keep Your Phone Safe from Fraud

Device Advice: How to Keep Your Phone Safe from Fraud

Smartphones are the millennial’s answer to the disorganized life. You can buy practically anything with just a few swipes, schedule your appointments and store all your photos and home videos in this one, convenient location. [You can also manage your accounts, check your balance and deposit checks through SRI Federal Credit Union’s mobile banking app and/or website]. Unfortunately, all of that convenience comes at a price: Your mobile devices pose an inherent risk to your security if they fall into the wrong hands. The good news is, there are ways to protect your phone and your information from fraud.

What is the Dark Web?

What is the Dark Web?

Q: I’ve heard of the dark web, but I never understood what this term means. What is the dark web? How is it accessed? Is there any way to keep my information out of its depths?

Beware of Digital Kidnapping

Beware of Digital Kidnapping

Most parents warn their kids against taking candy or accepting a ride from a stranger, but there’s a digital equivalent to conventional kidnapping that is unknown to many people. Digital kidnapping happens when a crook takes control of a target’s social media profiles and holds them until a ransom is paid. It can also involve “kidnapping” photos that are posted on social media pages. Here’s what you need to know about digital kidnapping and how to protect yourself from falling victim.

What is a Fraud Ring and How Can I Keep Myself Safe?

What is a Fraud Ring and How Can I Keep Myself Safe?

Q: I’ve been hearing a lot about fraud rings and how dangerous they can be for both businesses and consumers. What is a fraud ring, and how can I keep myself safe from falling victim?

A: A fraud ring is a group of fraudsters and merchants that can operate for years, stealing money and information while causing tremendous damages and loss.

Let’s take a deeper look at fraud rings, how they operate and how consumers and merchants can keep themselves safe.

 

Don’t Answer Calls from These Area Codes

Don’t Answer Calls from These Area Codes

Robocalls have got to be one the most annoying inventions of the 21st century. Unfortunately, those phone calls can do a lot more than disrupt your dinner to send you running to the phone just to hear about an offer for an extended warranty on your car. Using sophisticated spoofing methods and dogged persistence, they can swindle unsuspecting targets out of hundreds, or even thousands of dollars, using nothing but a phone. In fact, according to data from Trucaller, Americans lost close to $30 billion to phone scams in 2020.

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4 Scams to Watch Out for this Black Friday and Cyber Monday

Black Friday has traditionally been the day that kicks off the holiday shopping season, sending hordes of crowds surging through malls and big-box stores all over the nation. Unfortunately, it’s also been a day that kicks off the season of shopping scams.

Don’t Get Spooked by One of these Scams this Halloween!

Don’t Get Spooked by One of these Scams this Halloween!

That cackling, long-haired witch might send your heart fluttering with fear, but these Halloween scams are even spookier! Here’s what to know about these common Halloween scams.

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