Information Security and Fraud Prevention
Tax Season Identity Scams: Easy Tips to Stay Safe
Tax season is a prime time for identity theft. The good news is, taking just a few simple steps can help you and your identity stay safe.
- File your taxes with a reputable company.
- Send your tax documents safely: use encrypted email. Don’t send unsecured texts or photos.
- Don’t share your return amount – especially on social media.
- Create strong usernames and passwords.
- Watch your account for unexplained transactions.
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Don't Be Fooled: Know What Information Ent Will Never Ask You For
Here at Ent Credit Union, we go to great lengths to protect our members. A new scam has started affecting some of our patrons, and we want to help you stay safe. Learn how to protect your financial and personal information online, so you don’t have to worry about a stranger taking your money. Instead of robbing banks with black hoods over their faces, today’s thieves spend their time scamming everyday consumers and businesses out of their hard-earned money. Suspicious calls, texts, and emails can catch some people off guard, giving fraudsters a chance to drain their bank account.
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Protect Devices: How-to Protect Your Device from Hackers
Many of us store personal, sensitive and confidential information on our digital devices. This makes them an attractive target for scammers and criminals. Follow best practices in these areas to help keep your devices secure:
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How to Protect your Identity
Be proactive in safeguarding your sensitive, personal and confidential information. Protecting this information makes it difficult for someone to assume your identity to commit fraud or other criminal acts. Focus on best practices in these areas to help keep your information safe:
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What is Unemployment Fraud? Unemployment Insurance Fraud on the Rise
Since the pandemic, unemployment insurance fraud has been increasing. If you have been the victim of fraud, read this article for steps to take.
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Multifactor Authentication
We're routinely enhancing our online security measures to help keep your account safe.
Video: Keys to a Strong Password
Creating a strong password is the first step in protecting your online banking account from unauthorized access. Follow these tips to help create a strong password.
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How to Protect Your Identity and Money During Tax Season
It’s tax season in the U.S. You’re likely focused on gathering all the necessary paperwork and submitting your return on time. Meanwhile, in the criminal world, fraudsters are busy executing schemes in an attempt to steal your identity and money. In fact, the Internal Revenue Service identified $2.3 billion in tax fraud in 2020. To help alleviate some stress this tax season, we’ve compiled this guide to help you protect yourself, recognize possible fraud warning signs and take action if you become a victim.
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What Is a Phishing Attack? - 5 Ways to Recognize a Phishing Scam
You know scammers are out there, lurking behind friendly, seemingly legitimate emails and text messages. They attempt to get your personal information, often by asking you to click on a link. The link will bring you to a website that looks like a legitimate website, but it only exists solely for fraudulent purposes. Did you know that most phishing scams arrive by email? Just 1% attempt to scam you by phone. How can you recognize a phishing scam so you don’t fall prey to one? There are five common giveaways that an email may not be legitimate.
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How Do I Know If I've Been Scammed? Common Red Flags
If you suspect you are being scammed, Ent Credit Union is here to help. Money scams can take many different forms. Criminals may claim to be the government, such as the IRS, or even your local financial institution to con you out of your hard-earned money. There are several ways to find out if you are indeed the victim of a scam. Use this guide to protect yourself from scams online and over the phone.
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What is Phishing & How Does it Work?
You can never be too careful when it comes to managing your money. Cybercriminals and digital hackers often use a technique known as “phishing” to get customers like you to turn over their personal data, including PIN numbers, credit and debit cards, bank statements and other financial information. These kinds of cyberattacks can happen to anyone at any time. That’s why it’s important to learn about phishing, so you can protect yourself and your money from online scams.
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What is Spoofing and How Does it Work?
Chances are that you’ve been the victim of a spoofing attempt by now. Spoofing is a type of cyberattack where someone pretends to be a trusted source so they can gain access to your personal information. In this article, you’ll learn what spoofing is, and more importantly, what you can do to keep your personal information safe.
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Multi-Factor Authentication: Why It's Important & How to Set It Up
You have passwords for every online store, financial institution and social media website, yet you were still hacked. How is that even possible? Sadly, this is becoming more and more common, which is why multi-factor authentication (MFA) has become more widespread.
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How to Protect your Identity
Be proactive in safeguarding your sensitive, personal and confidential information. Protecting this information makes it difficult for someone to assume your identity to commit fraud or other criminal acts. Focus on best practices in these areas to help keep your information safe:
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Check Fraud: Check Fraud Prevention and Tips to Spot Check Fraud
Scams can take many forms as fraudsters are always trying to find ways to be more convincing. They take advantage of gaps in financial knowledge, and weak links in the financial system. By keeping an eye out for these red flags, you can see through the schemes and protect your hard-earned money. Keep this tip from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in mind as you read on.
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Don't Be Fooled: Know What Information Ent Will Never Ask You For
Here at Ent Credit Union, we go to great lengths to protect our members. A new scam has started affecting some of our patrons, and we want to help you stay safe. Learn how to protect your financial and personal information online, so you don’t have to worry about a stranger taking your money. Instead of robbing banks with black hoods over their faces, today’s thieves spend their time scamming everyday consumers and businesses out of their hard-earned money. Suspicious calls, texts, and emails can catch some people off guard, giving fraudsters a chance to drain their bank account.
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Three Tips to Stay Ahead of Skimming
Don't let thieves steal your card information. Use these tips to help minimize your risk of debit and credit card fraud.
Video: Keys to a Strong Password
Creating a strong password is the first step in protecting your online banking account from unauthorized access. Follow these tips to help create a strong password.
Expanded Lesson
5 min read
How Do I Know If I've Been Scammed? Common Red Flags
If you suspect you are being scammed, Ent Credit Union is here to help. Money scams can take many different forms. Criminals may claim to be the government, such as the IRS, or even your local financial institution to con you out of your hard-earned money. There are several ways to find out if you are indeed the victim of a scam. Use this guide to protect yourself from scams online and over the phone.
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Identity Theft: What to Do If Your Identity is Stolen
Protecting your identity and personal information is especially important in today's digital age. Look for suspicious activity like accounts you didn't open or purchases you didn't make. If you suspect you're a target of identity theft, read this article to learn what steps you can take to help protect yourself.
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What is Unemployment Fraud? Unemployment Insurance Fraud on the Rise
Since the pandemic, unemployment insurance fraud has been increasing. If you have been the victim of fraud, read this article for steps to take.
Expanded Lesson
5 min read
What is Phishing & How Does it Work?
You can never be too careful when it comes to managing your money. Cybercriminals and digital hackers often use a technique known as “phishing” to get customers like you to turn over their personal data, including PIN numbers, credit and debit cards, bank statements and other financial information. These kinds of cyberattacks can happen to anyone at any time. That’s why it’s important to learn about phishing, so you can protect yourself and your money from online scams.
Expanded Lesson
6 min read
Protect Devices: How-to Protect Your Device from Hackers
Many of us store personal, sensitive and confidential information on our digital devices. This makes them an attractive target for scammers and criminals. Follow best practices in these areas to help keep your devices secure:
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2 min read
Multifactor Authentication
We're routinely enhancing our online security measures to help keep your account safe.
Tips to Avoid Phishing
Your vigilance is the best defense against phishing, and here are some quick tips to help keep your information safe.
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