by Ross Bentzler | May 22, 2023 | Miscellaneous
How to avoid being victimized It should first be noted that, generally, timeshares in and of themselves are not a scam. For the right people timeshares can provide a lifetime of low-cost vacations. Timeshares get a bad rap because of the annual fees owners must pay to...
by Ross Bentzler | Apr 20, 2023 | Online Banking
Prevent cyberthieves’ access to your financial accounts One of the more insidious fraudulent activities perpetrated by cyberthieves on businesses are account takeover schemes, which are becoming increasingly difficult to detect and prosecute. How account takeover...
by Ross Bentzler | Jan 18, 2023 | Online Banking
What to look for and how to avoid them Social media is crawling with scammers because it’s easy for them to set up fake profiles and lure people with promises of riches, romance and great deals, only to scam them out of their money or identities. If you spend...
by Ross Bentzler | Dec 19, 2022 | Online Banking
Tips to identify it, and how to protect yourself Business email compromise (BEC), also known as email account compromise (EAC), is one of the most financially damaging online crimes. It exploits the fact that so many of us rely on email to conduct both our personal...
by Ross Bentzler | Nov 9, 2022 | Secure Banking
What to Watch For and How to Protect Yourself from Tech Support Scams For many people, their computers are their lifeline — whether for work or simply existing in a digitally wired world. So, when something goes wrong, many are inclined to seek immediate help....
