You’ve probably heard of phishing. It’s essential to understand what it is, and to know how to protect yourself from falling victim to it.
Category: Digital
Mystery Shopping: How to Spot a Scam
Getting paid to shop as a side gig — how cool is that? It can be very cool if the gig is legitimate, but if it turns out to be a fraud it’s not cool at all. While there are many legitimate mystery shopper opportunities to be found, it’s essential to know how to spot...
Tips to maximize your Social Security benefits
Understand your benefit options and the steps you can take to ensure you receive the most available in Social Security benefits. It may add thousands of dollars to your lifetime benefits. For an increasing number of retirees, Social Security benefits are expected to...
Small Businesses Embrace Digital Payments for Growth
Small businesses are recognizing the benefits of online payment processing as a way to streamline their operations and improve customer satisfaction. With the ability to accept payments through multiple channels, including mobile and online, small businesses can easily process transactions and manage their finances.
How to recognize and avoid phishing scams
Each year millions of people fall victim to phishing attacks, resulting in tens of thousands of people losing their identity — or their money. What is a phishing attack? A scammer disguises an email to make it look like it’s coming from a legitimate source, like a...
Bank Safely: Protect Yourself From QR Code Scams
QR codes are convenient but can be risky. Learn how to avoid malicious QR codes and protect your data with tips from Alpine Bank.