Fraud Prevention

Fraud changes fast, but your defenses can change faster. Here, you’ll find practical tools, clear signs and quick tips to protect what matters most. Stay confident, informed and in control.

  • Pause before clicking. If it feels shady, it is.

Want more ways to protect what’s yours? Join the ranks of other members who visit this page regularly to stay one step ahead.

Red Flags

Scammers leave clues. When you remember FRAUD, you’ll know what to look for.

  • F- Fast talk. Pressure to act now? Don’t. Just say, “Let me think about it,” and hang up.
  • R – Random requests. A legitimate business or organization will never text you for sensitive information, like your passwords, PINs and bank account information.
  • A – Amazing deals. If it sounds too good, it is.
  • U – Unusual links. Don’t click on them, ever.
  • D – Demands for money. Gift cards, wire transfers and even crypto payments. Always a no.
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Your accounts are safest when you keep them SAFE.

  • S – Strong passwords. Long, unique and a little odd are best.
  • A – Alerts on. Real-time texts and emails tip you off fast.
  • F – Freeze when needed. Suspect fraud? Freeze or lock your card immediately.
  • E – eStatements. Safer than paper statements, stored securely within your online banking account and mobile app.
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The biggest gift you can give yourself? A pause. PAUSE before you act.

  • P – Pay attention. Typos, tone, timing. Tiny things matter.
  • A – Ask questions. A real business representative won’t mind. A scammer will.
  • U – Use your gut. If it feels sketchy, well, it is. Trust your gut.
  • S – Stop oversharing. Less personal information online reduces fraudulent attempts.
  • E – Examine the source. Who is really behind that call, text or email? If you don’t know, ignore.

Just remember, if something seems suspicious, trust your instincts and act fast. A quick response can stop identity theft in its tracks and keep your good name exactly where it belongs: With you!

You can help stop financial abuse by watching your loved one for the following:

  • Confusion about financial decisions.

Checking in often and having open, judgment-free conversations about money can be the strongest shield of protection. Together, we can protect the people who once protected us.

Protect yourself by remembering the following:

The right relationship won’t ask you to empty your savings.