As the year comes to a close, it’s a good time to review more than just investments and taxes. Your banking relationships, cash reserves, borrowing needs, and account structure all play an important role in your overall financial picture. Read the full article on our website to learn how a year-end banking review can help prepare you for the year ahead.
One Password Can Unlock Your Entire Digital Life
How many of your online accounts share the same password? If the answer is more than one, you may be at greater risk than you realize. Learn how cybercriminals use stolen credentials to access multiple accounts and discover simple steps that can help strengthen your online security.
Deepfake Fraud: When Seeing and Hearing Are No Longer Believing
A familiar voice or face may not be what it seems. Deepfake technology is enabling criminals to impersonate trusted individuals with alarming accuracy. Learn how these scams work—and the simple steps you can take to verify requests and protect yourself.
Don’t Let a Pop-Up Panic You
Tech support scams rely on urgency and trust to gain access to your devices. Watch our short video and read an article on how one convincing message can lead to fraud and the warning signs you should never ignore.
Social Media Scams
Social media has become part of everyday life, but it has also become one of the fastest-growing tools for scammers. Discover why social media fraud is increasing and a few important ways to help protect yourself online.
Check Fraud
Despite the rise of digital payments, checks are still utilized by businesses and individuals alike. Check fraud has evolved and is a payment method highly associated with fraud. Criminals are now using advanced tools and methods to conduct check fraud scams. Here’s a closer look at how these scams work and what you can do …
Staying Safe Online and Shielding Your Accounts
A Slick Scam and an Empty Bank Account Emily was having a typical busy Tuesday. She grabbed her morning coffee, glanced at her phone, and noticed a text from her bank: “Did you make this transaction? Reply YES or NO.” She frowned. She hadn’t made any purchases yet that day. Maybe it was just a …
Authorized Signer vs. Joint Owner
If you are thinking about adding someone to your bank account, it’s important you know what authority you may be giving them. FineMark’s Tiffany Williams talks about the biggest differences between an authorized signer and a joint owner.
