Tax season is a time when many people are focused on filing their taxes and getting their refunds. Unfortunately, it is also a time when scammers are looking to take advantage of unsuspecting victims. Scammers use a variety of tactics, from phishing emails to phone scams, to steal your personal information and money. In this blog, we will highlight some important fraud reminders for tax season so that you can protect yourself from fraudulent activity.

How can you protect yourself from falling victim to a romance scam? In the following blog, we have highlighted a few red flags to look out for when approaching online relationships and how to identify if it is a scam.

As more and more people choose to work remotely, the job market for remote work is becoming increasingly competitive. Unfortunately, this competitiveness has also led to an increase in scams targeting job seekers looking for remote work. In this blog, we will discuss some common scams to watch out for when searching for remote work.

The cold is upon us and thus a fresh new round of scams are in season! Unfortunately, scammers don’t take any holidays. Scammers are always looking for an opportunity to capitalize on panicked victims, so this time they are targeting your utility bills! Learn about how to avoid these scammers in this blog.

Read this blog for some reminders and advice on how to handle fraudulent activity while you are filing your taxes this year. There is no off-season for fraud and scams, so be prepared this tax season!

Scammers are always finding new ways to extort money from unsuspecting victims; and utilizing mobile devices as a primary method for this type of criminal activity continues to take center stage. Read about the latest methods scammers are using and learn how you can avoid becoming a victim!

As a follow up from our post in March, we have highlighted a few more examples of scams that both your credit union and other financial institutions are seeing take place. We hope these examples will help you better identify when a potential scammer is trying to take advantage of you!

Here we have highlighted some of the most common coronavirus scams to be on the lookout for as we wait for our daily lives to return to normalcy. Please take a moment to read these fraudulent schemes and do your own research on potential scams prior to giving anyone your personal information!

In the following blog, we have highlighted a few actions and behaviors to be on the lookout for when it comes to dealing with cyber criminals. Take a look at our tips here for the best ways to avoid becoming a victim!

This Month at CES we are seeking out ways to inform you on cyber security. We want you to be as informed as possible on how you can protect yourself from cyber threats and identity protection online. “The internet is a shared resource, and securing it is our shared global responsibility.” Below are several tips, from our friends at Stop Think Connect, for protecting yourself from cyber threats and to insure you are being wise while you enjoy your time online.