Fraud Prevention
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Online scams and fraud attempts are becoming more sophisticated, and anyone can be a target. Here are some tips to help ensure you are not the next fraud victim.
1. Be wary of unexpected contact: If you think it's your bank calling, hang up, contact the bank in the manner you usually do, and ask a representative if they were trying to get in touch with you.
2.Question messages that convey urgency: A scammer may send you a password-reset link with a 24-hour deadline to avoid losing access to an account.
3. Use strong passwords: You should create passwords with at least 16 characters including a mix of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters. Be sure to not repeat the same password among different accounts.