by Ross Bentzler | Jun 16, 2021 | Secure Banking
The use of QR codes over the past year and a half has made life easier for people, and it’s getting harder to avoid them as restaurants use them for touch-free menus and they’re found in numerous other business applications. But as we have learned with...
by Ross Bentzler | Mar 23, 2021 | Online Banking
No one wants to be on the wrong side of the IRS. That is why, in the months leading up to the May 17 extended tax filing deadline every year, scammers come out in full force to take advantage of the worries and fears of American taxpayers. Tax scammers utilize three...
by Ross Bentzler | Dec 15, 2020 | Online Banking
Digital fraud is not only on the rise, it is accelerating and growing more sophisticated. While consumers are benefiting from the rise of e-commerce, mobile payments and computer power, so too are criminals, who can more easily take advantage of their vulnerabilities....
by Alpine Bank | Oct 21, 2020 | Miscellaneous
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 | Jan 22, 2020 | Online Banking
Stay Vigilant Against Common Telemarketing Scams Telemarketing scammers are relentless in pursuit of your money. With consumer losses estimated at nearly $500 million a year, scammers use all means of technology at their disposal to trick victims into opening their...
