Fraud and Identity Theft Archives

ATM Safety Tips

Sherlogix Holmes / August 24, 2022

With increasing rates of ATM scams in recent years, it's extremely important to stay alert and protect yourself when using the ATM. ATM fraud occurs when criminals steal card information through an ATM, and use that information to make unauthorized purchases or withdrawals. They typically rely on equipment installed at ATMs or wireless sensors to capture the information and create duplicate cards. Even without a physical card, the stolen data can be used to charge purchases or withdraw funds from your account.

Work-From-Home Scams

Sherlogix Holmes / July 19, 2022

A work-from-home scam involves thieves making false promises to job applicants in order to steal their money, their confidential data, or both.

How to Avoid a Social Security Scam

Sherlogix Holmes / June 29, 2022

Social Security numbers (SSNs) are like bank and credit card account numbers' unauthorized access can create serious problems for the owner. Scammers hope to use your knowledge of this simple fact against you by falsely claiming that your SSN has fallen into the hands of criminals, and they need your help to resolve the situation.

Beware of Suspicious Activity

Sherlogix Holmes / June 24, 2022

Urgent requests for immediate action to resolve a financial issue should always set off red flag warnings in your head. Be wary of requests that you did not initiate.

Look Out for the Romance Scam

Sherlogix Holmes / June 2, 2022

The Romance Scam is one of the most utilized methods of targeting victims for financial gain. Unfortunately, the targets of these scams are once again the elderly, specifically those who have been widowed. Although there are different variations of this scam, here is a very common scenario.

Protecting Yourself from the “Grandparent Scam”

Logix / May 18, 2022

The Grandparent Scam is one of many scams targeting the elderly. A grandparent gets a call (or sometimes an email) from someone who claims to be a relative, usually a grandson or granddaughter, in distress - they lost their wallet and are stuck without identification and money in another country. The caller states it’s an emergency and asks for money to be sent immediately, wired to them through a friend’s account so that they can get home. If the money can’t be wired, they ask the grandparent to purchase $1,000 Visa gift cards to be used as a means to get back home. Oh, and don’t tell their parents because they’ll get upset. Any concerned grandparent would be alarmed and comply without hesitation. Unfortunately, from January 2020 to June 2021 the FBI Internet Complaint Center received over 650 reports of “grandparent scams” nationwide, resulting in more than $13 million in losses.

Protect Yourself When Paying P2P

Logix / March 29, 2022

There's no need to fear using P2P apps. You can enjoy the convenience of using digital payments while keeping scammers at bay by staying alert!

How to Avoid Fake Check Scams

Logix / September 17, 2021

It is not surprising to hear of fake check scams going around, as many people still rely on paper checks for non-cash payments. Just ask any fraudster using the fake check scam to drain bank accounts across the country. While many consumers believe they would recognize a fake check if they saw one, the continued success of this scam proves otherwise.