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Avoiding Fraud

Top Scams to Look Out for in 2026—and How to Protect Yourself

Fraudsters are becoming more convincing than ever—and knowing how to spot a scam is one of the best ways to protect your money, your identity, and your peace of mind. Whether criminals impersonate someone you trust, create emotional traps, or send deceptive emails and texts, their goal is the same: access to your personal information or your accounts. ...Read More

Fraud Prevention Starts With You: Learn and Test Your Knowledge.

Imagine getting a call from your financial institution warning you about suspicious activity on your account. The voice sounds professional, the caller ID checks out, and they urgently ask you to verify your identity. You panic. You comply. And just like that you’ve been scammed. ...Read More

Refund Scams

It is hard to believe Thanksgiving is almost here. Families will get together to celebrate, watch football, and see who passes out first from eating too much turkey. One of the other traditions associated with Thanksgiving is breaking the wishbone. The tradition of wishing on bones is older than you probably think. ...Read More

Common Scams and How to Avoid Them

On October 1, 1908, Henry Ford’s Model T went on sale. At that time motorized vehicles had been manufactured for over 20 years; however, they were not affordable or practical for most people. Ford sold his Model T for $850.00. It was higher than most people’s income but was considered affordable. Ford also designed his vehicle to handle different terrains so that it would be more versatile. This helped in expanding the range people could move about the country. A hundred years later, almost everyone has a horseless drawn carriage parked in the driveway. ...Read More