The weeks leading up to April 15 – tax deadline day – are often vulnerable ones for consumers, as W-2s and tax returns containing their personal information circulate over the internet and through the mail. To help consumers do that, FTSB is offering the following tips: Don’t share your secrets. Don’t provide your Social Security
Keep yourself and your information protected using these four simple tips to stop a cyber thief. Create c0mplic@t3d passwords. Avoid birthdays, pet names and simple passwords like 12345. It is also important to change passwords at least three times a year. Because friendly theft – theft by someone the victim knows – is the most
With holiday shopping in full swing, shoppers should be extra cautious when making Christmas purchases. While millions of credit and debit card transactions are conducted safely every day, it is still important that consumers are aware of the potential for holiday scams. Here are some tips to help you keep your information safe whether shopping
Fraud at ATMs continues to sky rocket as criminals are becoming more and more knowledgeable on stealing card data. According to FICO Card Monitoring Services, debit card compromises at ATMs jumped 174% from January to April of this year, compared to the same period last year. The new chip-enabled credit and debit cards will make
With summer coming to an end, vacations are in full swing and many are traveling. Wondering what you need to do with your debit card before you leave? Here are some tips: Give us a quick call to let us know that you’re going out of town. This will save you the inconvenience of your
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