Fraud & Security Alert

September 15, 2020

Payment app scam could wipe out your entire balance

Finding more secure ways to make payments is critical for all of us. This is why some are choosing to use peer-to-peer payment apps instead of old school credit or debit cards. Unfortunately, thieves have found a way to infiltrate these payment systems now and could drain your bank account in seconds.

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Census imposters: Red flags to look for before giving out info

The U.S. Census Bureau has many ways of contacting citizens — but it will never call you to ask for information like your Social Security number, bank account or political affiliation. If you get a call or text claiming to be from the Census Bureau requesting this information, hang up! It's a dangerous scam that can cost you money.

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These Amazon products are reportedly fire hazards – Are they in your home?

AmazonBasics products are popular but a disturbing trend has been noticed with several of them: spontaneous combustion! As it turns out, many AmazonBasics items are bursting into flames due to poor quality control — and some people have even been injured. We have the latest information on this trend, along with alternative items that are safe to buy.

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True or false? You can be penalized by your credit card company for not getting vaccinated

As the pandemic continues to rage, some stories have the potential to prove more harmful than others. Right now, a story is trending that claims people who refuse the upcoming COVID-19 vaccine will suffer financial penalties at the hands of credit card companies. Is such a thing even possible? Here's why you shouldn't rush to believe everything you read.

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How the COVID puppy – or kitten – scam works

As we enter the third season of COVID-19, loneliness is emerging as a major health problem. Naturally, scam artists have moved quickly to exploit and break hearts. Today, all about the COVID puppy scam.

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Essential video doorbell settings

Surveillance tech is all the rage these days, and few of these products are more popular than video doorbells. They're easy to set up and use, but you shouldn't skip essential security steps. Here are the settings you need to change to make your video doorbell as secure as possible.

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