Don’t Let Scammers Steal Your Holiday Cheer
The holidays are busy. Between shopping, traveling, and trying to finish everything before the end of the year, it’s easy to let your guard down. Unfortunately, scammers know this, and […]
Send Money Safely with Zelle.
If you’ve ever needed to pay your friend back for lunch, split a utility bill, or send a birthday gift in a pinch, you know how convenient money transfer apps […]
Guarding Against Scams: Protecting Family and Friends from Fake Calls and Texts
Financial scams can happen any time. Use this guide to have conversations with family and friends about how to proactively protect against scams through texts and calls (UN)Official Caller What […]
Victim of Fraud? Here are Your Next Steps.
Falling victim to fraud can be a harrowing experience – it’s sometimes difficult to know where to begin when it comes to addressing it. If you believe you’ve been scammed […]
Fraud Awareness: Social Engineering and the Art of Deception
I’ve heard it said that we as humans, are trusting and averse to conflict. While we can’t say that’s true of all people, fraudsters who focus on these vulnerabilities have been known […]
Be Aware of Online Dating Scams
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are trying online dating for the first time. Unfortunately, scammers are looking to take advantage of that. Especially during Valentine’s Day and the season […]
Be More Diligent Than Ever
In April of 2020, I created a procedure to help GBFCU employees report fraud incidents with our members. As of December 31st, 2021, 228 claims and cases have been closed. […]
Watch Out for Fraud This Holiday Season
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! But as you begin your holiday shopping and party prepping, scammers are ready to take advantage of the season by scouring the […]