By GreenPath Financial Wellness As we usher in fall, millions of borrowers are resuming their monthly student loan payments . But...

By GreenPath Financial Wellness In 2022, Phyllis Wiseberg, a 90-year-old widow lost $20,000 when cybercriminals withdrew the money from...

How often do you reach for cash when making a purchase? If you are like most Americans, it’s not very often, and the bigger the purchase,...

Many impersonation schemes start with a call about a routine problem, like suspicious activity in your Amazon account. But in a new twist, the story quickly takes a more serious turn when you’re told someone is using your information to commit crimes and all your money is at risk. The caller convinces you that the court will seize the money in your credit union account or retirement savings. The person you’re talking to — who claims to be a helpful agent from the FTC, or anot

It's officially holiday season, which means that there are a plethora of sales and discounts going happening on the websites of...

Here’s how they work: You get a call, email, text, or message on social media that looks like it’s from a business you know. It says there’s a problem with your account, or you won a prize. It tells you to call a number or click a link. But the message isn’t really from a familiar business, it’s from a scammer. If you call, they’ll tell you to send payment or give personal information. They’ll say you must pay with gift cards, cryptocurrency, or by wiring money, which no hon

There has been an increase in scams and text message phishing attempts. Here are some tips on how to not to fall victim to device loss and identity theft: Never respond or click on a link from a message you don't know. Your phone is the key that unlocks access to your personal data and your accounts. Keep software up to date and enable remote lock and wipe. Don't leave you mobile phone visible in your car while away. It is the number one source of stolen devices and smashed

On March 9, 2023, the Social Security Administration is hosting a National “Slam the Scam” Day! The Social Security Administration is working hard to help Americans recognize scams related to Social Security related issues! The Social Security Administration has identified four common signs of scams: 1. Fraudsters commonly pretend to be from a familiar agency such as the Social Security Administration or your local law enforcement department. Fraudsters commonly send of

In recent days, scams against our members have increased exponentially, especially in the area of online scams. These types of scams are frequently facilitated via telephone and email with the ultimate goal of deceiving our members into giving the scammers their information and ultimately access their finances. Below are a few tips you can use to help avoid these types of fraudulent scams: 1. Scammers will pretend to be employees of places you know Scammers will pretend

With smart device ownership on the rise, is your personal information safe? These days, it seems that almost everything is WiFi enabled and continuously collecting and/or transmitting data. From kitchen appliances and televisions to lightbulbs and smart plugs, it’s not as simple as just protecting smartphones and home computers anymore. This month, we discuss how your account holders can safeguard their networks and network-enabled devices from hackers, viruses, and malware.

Identity theft continues to be more than just a costly headache. Once the bad guys have your identity information they can make repeated attempts to try to access your accounts, apply for credit in your name, and even steal your tax refund. This month we’re going to dig into some lesser-known, proactive steps you can take in the new year to protect yourself from becoming the target of identity fraud. And remember, If you suspect that your identity has been compromised, you