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 Alpine Bank Staff | Feb 21, 2024 | Digital
Avoiding romance scams Falling in love online carries inherent risks, and lurking predators known as romance scammers exploit these vulnerabilities. These con artists weave webs of false affection, ultimately aiming to swindle victims out of money and emotional...
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),...
by Ross Bentzler | Nov 20, 2023 | Financial
How to avoid common scams by fraudsters during the holidays While online shopping scams are not limited to the holiday season, they pick up along with the increase in online shopping activities of consumers. These deceptive schemes and fraudulent activities take...
by Ross Bentzler | Oct 23, 2023 | Digital, Financial
Keep your guard up, don’t get burned when selling online Apps like Venmo, PayPal, and Zelle make payments far easier than writing a check. Even banks are encouraging customers to ditch check writing for digital payments. With more than seven billion digital...
