Searching Online: Bill Pay Impersonators Planning to pay a bill online? Before you start searching for a company’s payment site, know that dishonest companies sometimes use paid search ads to trick you into paying them instead of the company or agency you’re looking for. Here’s how it happens. You need to pay a bill, so […]
Protect Your Mobile Device Your mobile device provides convenient access to your email, bank and social media accounts. Unfortunately, it can potentially provide the same convenient access for criminals. The American Bankers Association recommends following these tips to keep your information — and your money — safe. Use the passcode lock on your smartphone and […]
Are Ads on Social Media Vetted or Checked for Scams? Here’s What to Know!
Are Ads on Social Media Vetted or Checked for Scams? Here’s What to Know! You’re browsing your social media feed when an ad grabs your attention mid-swipe: that designer bag you’ve been dreaming of is 50% off for a limited time only! You’re dying to get your hands on one, so you don’t think twice […]
Dear Clients, Employees, Shareholders and Friends: STATEMENT OF CONDITION Celebrating 250 Years of Freedom and 53 Years of Community On June 10, 1776, the Continental Congress appointed a committee of five to draft what would become the Declaration of Independence. The committee included Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Robert Livingston, and Roger Sherman. Jefferson, […]
How to Spot Investment Training Scams on Social Media
How to Spot Investment Training Scams on Social Media Learn to trade online! Get rich! Quit your job! Social media is flooded with people flashing fancy cars and exotic trips, claiming you can have the same lifestyle just by “learning to trade.” But they rarely mention the truth: trading is risky, there are no guaranteed […]