Deidre Davis
Phone: 517.883.9293
Email: ddavis@dartbank.com
Smishing, Vishing, and Phishing…Oh My! To help you prevent fraud, we’re continuing to equip you with knowledge to help fend off smishing, vishing, and phishing attacks. Today, we’re covering smishing – what it is and prevention measures. What is Smishing? Smishing is a type of phishing where scammers send fake text messages to trick people
Phishing, Smishing, and Vishing…Oh My! In today’s digital age, protecting your financial assets is more crucial than ever. To help you become better prepared in preventing fraud, we will equip you with the knowledge and tools to fend off phishing, smishing, and vishing attacks. What is Phishing? Phishing is a tactic used by cybercriminals to
Newly-released Federal Trade Commission (FTC) data showed that consumers reported losing more than $10 billion to fraud in 2023, a 14% increase over reported fraud losses in 2022. The FTC received fraud reports from 2.6 million consumers last year, and the most commonly reported scam category was imposter scams, which saw significant increases in reports
Rise In Mailbox Fraud A surge in crimes targeting the U.S. Postal Service has some experts warning Americans against sending their checks through the mail. The USPS last month cautioned that it has seen an increase in attacks on letter carriers and mail fraud incidents, with 305 mail carriers robbed in the first half of
Banking fraud is a serious issue that affects millions of people each year. It is important to take steps to protect yourself and your financial information from fraudsters. Here are some tips to help prevent banking fraud: Use strong passwords and never share them with anyone. Avoid using easily guessed information such as your name
Know When It’s Time To Hang-Up. Don’t Fall Victim To These New Phone Scams October 13, 2022 Just recently, it was discovered three new phone scams are making the rounds. These scams play on our fears (a scammer favorite), they’re tough to spot, and they’re after your money. It’s always smart to know how they
Fannie Mae has learned of a consumer fraud scam involving a person who claims to be a Fannie Mae employee contacting people offering to modify their mortgage and requesting money or gift cards. We are investigating this matter. Fannie Mae does not contact individual borrowers. If lenders, servicers, or other mortgage professionals receive inquiries from
Using mobile payment apps like CashApp, Venmo, or Zelle can be a convenient way to get quick cash to your family and friends. But remember the first rule of sending money, whether you’re using an app or money wiring service: Be sure you know who’s on the receiving end. Otherwise, you might lose the money you sent —
Selling stuff online can be a great way to make some extra cash. Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, and other sites attract a lot of buyers — and scammers. Here are some ways scammers try to cheat you and what to do about it. Fake payments and bogus refund requests A scammer posing as a buyer says they
Avoiding Cashier’s Check Fraud Many consumers have become victims of scams involving a fraudulent cashier’s check. A cashier’s check is a check that is issued by a bank, and sold to its customer or another purchaser, that is a direct obligation of the bank. Cashier’s checks are viewed as relatively risk-free instruments and, therefore, are