Fighting fraud with stronger cybersecurity.
Financial fraud happens when criminals access your sensitive information for unauthorized transactions. With fraud attempts becoming more sophisticated, strong cybersecurity protects your accounts and personal data from malicious attacks through scams, identity theft and fraud.
Keeping your personal and account information secure is our first priority. You can help by practicing these good security habits.1
- Never respond to unsolicited requests for your Social Security number or financial data
- Shred credit card and ATM receipts before throwing them away
- Shred any pre-approved credit offers you receive, but don’t intend to use
- Check all credit card and bank statements for accuracy
- Avoid easy-to-figure out access and PIN codes – never reveal your PIN to anyone
- Store your card number and PIN separately, and never write your PIN on your card
- Obtain a copy of your credit report yearly and check it for accuracy
- Use only secure Web sites when making online purchases. Secure pages begin with “https”
- Pay for online purchases by using a digital wallet to assure delivery and to limit your liability
Buying these digital assets requires awareness and vigilance to avoid fraud. Keep these points in mind if you're considering a crypto purchase.
You love the convenience of your debit card for online and in-store purchases. So make sure you keep it safe from fraud.
This particular type of fraud specifically targets senior citizens, taking advantage of their emotions and preying on them through various digital channels.
This helpful advice shows what you can do to identify warning signs and reduce your risk of fraud and identity theft.
Learn how to safeguard your identity and find out what to do when your personal and financial information has been compromised.
Scams evolve all the time, but there are some common schemes that continue to pop up and catch people unaware. These are some popular ones.