by Alpine Bank | Oct 21, 2020 | Financial
Home loan fraud is on the rise. It is especially prevalent during periods of economic chaos and upheaval in the housing market as more homeowners face foreclosure, and scammers target overwhelmed home mortgage lenders. Unscrupulous lenders can also get into the act by...
by Ross Bentzler | Oct 10, 2019 | Digital
An ever-expanding digital world has created boundless opportunities for all, including digital criminals. Digital fraud cases have doubled over the last several years as scammers become ever more sophisticated and brazen in their attacks on consumers, leading to...
by Ross Bentzler | Aug 15, 2019 | Digital
Among the many increasing popular types of online fraud and mobile scams, real estate wire fraud is exploding across the U.S., costing consumers billions of dollars each year. While digital technology has made the process of escrow settlement faster and more...
by Ross Bentzler | May 21, 2019 | Financial
TL;DR – Debit card fraud is on the rise in forms like online shopping fraud, ATM skimming, and phishing; consumers must be vigilant against malware and fake emails asking for information, monitor accounts closely, avoid suspicious links and pop-ups, and cover...
