Avoid Financial Fraud and Identity Theft

Avoid Financial Fraud and Identity Theft

Nov 21, 2022 | Security

What you need to know to avoid scams Each year, about one in 20 people are affected by fraud issues such as identity theft, impacting their financial security. Criminals use a variety of methods to commit offenses, from phone calls and text messages to emails,...
Avoid Financial Fraud and Identity Theft

Can You Spot a Phishing Scam?

Oct 15, 2022 | Security

Every day, thousands of people fall victim to fraudulent emails, texts and calls from scammers pretending to be their bank. And in this time of expanded use of online and mobile banking, the problem is only growing worse. In fact, the Federal Trade Commission’s report...
Avoid Financial Fraud and Identity Theft

Newest Phishing Scheme

Apr 23, 2022 | Security

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued an alert on a new phishing scheme aimed at tricking victims into making money transfers to accounts controlled by cybercriminals. As part of these attacks, the cybercriminals target users of digital payment...
Avoid Financial Fraud and Identity Theft

Phone Scams on the Rise

Nov 3, 2021 | Security

Every day, fraudsters are increasing their efforts to acquire account information. At First United, we work hard to build valuable and trusted relationships with our customers and communities. Perpetrators who pretend to be calling on behalf of our company put that...
Avoid Financial Fraud and Identity Theft

Follow These 6 Cyber Security Tips to Protect Yourself Online

Oct 19, 2021 | Security

All of us use the internet for pretty much everything we do today, and more of our devices and appliances are connected to the internet than ever before. That’s a lot of data that needs to be protected — and a lot of data that could potentially be vulnerable to...