by Ross Bentzler | Apr 24, 2024 | Digital
Safeguard Your Digital Fort Knox – Strong Password Tips Did you know there’s a whole day dedicated to passwords? Every year on the first Thursday of May, we celebrate World Password Day! Here at Alpine Bank, we take online security very seriously, and that...
by Ross Bentzler | Apr 18, 2024 | Digital
Recognizing and avoiding tax scams Tax season can be stressful but beware of scammers trying to take advantage. Here’s how to identify and avoid them: Red flags: Urgent threats: The IRS typically initiates contact via mail, not by phone, email, or text...
by Ross Bentzler | Mar 29, 2024 | Digital
Imagine this: you wake up one morning, ready to tackle your finances, only to discover your computer has become a digital ghost town. All your important files – bank statements, tax documents, cherished photos – vanished without a trace. Talk about a nightmare! This...
by Ross Bentzler | Mar 20, 2024 | Financial
Don’t get caught in the crypto web The exciting, yet volatile world of cryptocurrency comes with inherent risks, and scams are unfortunately prevalent. But fear not, informed vigilance can be your shield! Here are key points to remember: Promises of guaranteed...
by Ross Bentzler | Jan 24, 2024 | Digital
Cyber criminals have elevated their techniques for masking fake emails To commit wire fraud, scammers must be able to obtain the bank and other account login information of their target. While they can use several methods to do that, business email compromise (BEC),...
