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Vishing: How to Protect Yourself From Phone Fraud
Identity theft affects more than 14 million Americans annually, costing consumers over $1.7 billion. Unfortunately, there are several ways for criminals to obtain an individual’s private information. One such method is when a fraudster pretends to be an authority figure to trick someone into giving up their private information, which is called phishing. Essentially, they lay out some bait in …
10 Steps to Take If Your Personal Information Is Stolen
Identity theft is an unfortunately common issue for many people. In 2017 16.7 million Americans were the victims of identity fraud. Large scale data breaches are becoming more common and it’s possible that some of your personal information has either been leaked or will be leaked in the future. It may not be possible to prevent all possible forms of …
OnPoint Community Credit Union Releases Free eBook on Personal Cybersecurity to Help Consumers Protect Against Fraud
Portland, Ore., November 19, 2019—As Cyber Monday approaches, OnPoint Community Credit Union is helping consumers stay safe while shopping online. OnPoint has released a free eBook, “The OnPoint Guide to Personal Cybersecurity” that shares in-depth and actionable information so consumers can protect against and recover from fraud. According to statistics published by the Pew Research Center, eight in 10 Americans …
Tips for Safe Online Shopping
PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 31, 2017—As Cyber Security Awareness Month comes to a close and the holiday shopping season approaches, OnPoint Community Credit Union offers simple tips for safer online shopping. According to recent studies published by the Pew Research Center, 51 percent of US adults bank online, and eight in 10 Americans are online shoppers. Just as online shopping and banking is …
Why Malware is Dangerous and How to Protect Yourself and Your Business
Malware is a broad term for any sort of software that can perform unauthorized changes to your devices or network, or monitor and record activity. Some forms of malware remove defenses to allow outsiders access to information on your machine, some send your login credentials or personal info to others without your knowledge, and some disable your machine, device or …
How to Spot Red Flags When Buying and Selling Vehicles Online or in Person
It’s never been easier to buy and sell vehicles on the secondary market, thanks to websites like Craigslist. Private car sales between individuals can be a great way to find a deal but come with a high potential for financial and personal risk, made even worse by scammers pretending to be private buyers or sellers. The possibility of being ripped …
How to Prevent Peer-to-Peer Payment Fraud
It has never been easier to transfer money quickly than with the current banking apps and peer-to-peer (P2P) payment platforms. The increased convenience has made it easier to order services, shop online, and support friends and family members from afar with little to no lag time. Still, there is always someone looking to snag your hard-earned money through fraud, a scam or a …
How to Avoid Job Hunt and Apartment Rental Scams
During uncertain times you may need to find a new job, supplement your incomes, or change your living situation. The last thing you want to experience is a scam that puts your job prospects or housing situation at risk. Unfortunately, scammers are looking to take advantage of people on the hunt for a new job or place to live. Fraudsters …