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 | Dec 20, 2023 | Bank News
Don’t be fooled by scammers impersonating companies Scammers impersonating companies, including banks, are sending phishing (fraudulent) text messages. DO NOT click any links in these text messages or send a reply. What is being sent: These text messages can...
by Ross Bentzler | Jul 21, 2023 | Financial
Cryptocurrencies often attract fraudsters The combined market value of all cryptocurrencies surpassed $1 trillion in 2022. That kind of money is a huge draw for scammers, who successfully liberate billions of dollars from crypto investors each year. Though many crypto...
