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Understanding Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) Scams: How to Protect Your Identity

Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a security measure that requires two forms of identification, such as your password and a code sent to your phone, to verify your identity to access your online ...

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Financial Fraud vs. Scams: Understanding the Difference and Protecting Yourself

In This Blog, We’ll Cover: Fraud vs. Scams: Define the differences so you can understand key distinctions between each. Examples: Provide examples of common financial fraud and scams, how they work ...

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Scammers Targeting Young Adults on Social Media: Beware of Check Scams

Social media is an essential part of our lives. It connects us with loved ones and friends, keeps us up to date with the latest news and trends, and even lets companies conduct business. ...

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Staying Secure: Essential Security Tips for Protecting Your Financial Information

In an increasingly digital world, securing your financial information is more critical than ever. Cybercriminals are constantly devising new ways to trick individuals into revealing sensitive ...

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Embracing Convenience: Self-Service Banking Options

In today's fast-paced world, finding efficient ways to manage our time is essential and banking is no exception. If finding the time stop by your local branch is becoming a challenge, enter ...

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Understanding Elder Financial Abuse: To Protect Ourselves and Our Loved Ones

Elder financial abuse is a distressing and unfortunately prevalent form of exploitation that results in devastating consequences. According to a report conducted by AARP, an estimated 28.3 billion is ...

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Beware: Credit Unions Will Never Text You This

In today's digitally connected world, communications from credit unions often extends beyond traditional channels to include text messaging. While this may offer convenience, it also creates a ...

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A Common Real Estate Fraud in Georgia: Home Title Theft

Imagine learning that all the hard work you put into building equity in your home has been completely swept out from beneath your feet. Gone not from fire or natural disaster but swindled out of your ...

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Financial Stress Exposes Vulnerabilities: Signs of a Financial Relief Scam

By increasing your knowledge of how scammers use phishing tactics and your awareness of anti-phishing techniques, you’ll be able to combat potential threats and protect your personal information.

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