Secure Your Mobile Wallet
There are many mobile applications that allow you to carry out most of your personal finance transactions online and on the go. To keep your financial data safe, keep these security tips in mind: Enable a passcode/password on your phone. This will ensure that no one...
Safeguarding Seniors: Combatting Financial Scams with Vigilance
Elder financial scams are on the rise, with a nearly 50 percent increase in suspected fraud against seniors in 2023 (Thomson Reuters). It’s more important than ever to protect the older people in our lives from these innovative scammers. The #1 Elder Financial...
Searching for a job to work remotely? Avoid scams and identity theft
By: Gema de las Heras, Consumer Education Specialist, FTC Found a job listing to telework as a Spanish translator or a data entry clerk with great benefits and pay? Scammers are impersonating real employers on legitimate platforms like ZipRecruiter and Indeed. When...
Is That Really a Text From My Credit Union?
By CUNA and Armco Credit Union Friday, December 8, 2023 There has been a significant rise lately in phishing scams. These are text messages or emails that attempt to get your personal information. This rise is due in part to improvements in Artificial Intelligence...
Don’t Fall for Gift Card Scams
Gift cards are extremely popular, to give as well as to get. They’re a convenient way to treat someone to a meal at their favorite restaurant, purchase an item of their own choosing at a favorite store, or simply to give them cash to use anywhere the card is accepted....
