Eight tips to protect yourself from holiday fraud. Holiday shopping is exciting, and it’s fun finding the perfect gift for someone you love. Many businesses offer incredible deals online and in-store during this season and you may be delighted to find an excellent price for the gifts on your list. At the same time, you need to stay vigilant against …
It’s the season of holiday cheer, gathering with friends or family, and most likely, plenty of shopping. Whether you’re perusing at the local mall or from your phone while sitting at home, there’s always a chance that scammers could take a bit more money from you than you were planning to spend. The risk doesn’t mean you have to avoid …
From ransomware-for-hire to smishing attacks, OnPoint provides guidance on protecting against the newest cybersecurity threats. PORTLAND, Ore., October 3, 2022 — OnPoint Community Credit Union released its 2022 “The OnPoint Guide to Personal Cybersecurity” eBook to help consumers and businesses protect themselves amidst a fast-evolving cybercrime landscape. In 2021, ransomware attacks doubled, and in the first half of 2022, malware …
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 …
PORTLAND, Ore., September 20, 2022— As part of its sixth annual employee giving campaign, OnPoint Community Credit Union today announced a total of $100,218 directed to Big Brothers Big Sisters Columbia Northwest, Girls Build and Cascade AIDS Project. Each year, OnPoint provides every employee with $100 to split however they wish between three non-profits making a difference in the community. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Charitable donations are an incredible gift anytime you have room in your budget to help those in need. It’s wonderful to see people being proactive about donating during the end-of-year holiday season, but no matter what time of year it is, or the reason for your giving, it’s important to choose a charity wisely. Unfortunately, not all organizations are legitimate, …
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