How to Recognize Fake Financial Letters Fraudsters are getting creative by sending out letters that look official and even include property details or case numbers to appear legitimate. At First Federal, your security is our top priority. Here’s what to look for, how to tell if a letter is fake, and what steps to take if you receive one.
Don’t Click “Fix Now”: Avoiding Fake Tech Support Pop-Ups A warning that your computer is infected may look urgent — but clicking “Fix Now” could hand control to a scammer instead.
“Grandma, It’s Me!”: How to Avoid Grandparent Scams A panicked voice claiming to be your grandchild in trouble can pull at your heart, but it could be a scammer hoping you’ll act before thinking.
Fake PayPal Alerts: What to Do Before You Click A PayPal email about a suspicious charge or refund might look authentic — but it could be a scam. Here’s how to tell the difference before you click.
Beware of Fake Payment Texts: How E-Pay Scammers Try to Trick You A text claiming your e-payment failed or needs verification might seem routine — but it could be a scam designed to steal your banking information.
The Rise of AI Voice Scams: When the Caller Sounds Too Familiar A voice that sounds just like someone you know asks for urgent help, but it’s not them. AI voice scams are on the rise, and they’re getting harder to detect.
Business Email Compromise: When Fraud Looks Like It’s Coming from the Boss BEC scams are one of the most financially damaging forms of fraud, targeting employees through fake messages that appear to come from leadership or trusted partners.
Don’t Take the Bait: How to Spot Fake File-Sharing Requests Fraudsters are using realistic-looking file-sharing requests to trick people into opening malicious links. These scams often look like shared invoices or reports from familiar platforms — but clicking can expose your data.
Steering Clear of Pop Up Scams: What You Need to Know Pop-up computer scams are a type of cyber-attack where fraudsters impersonate legitimate tech support representatives, often claiming to be from reputable companies like Microsoft or Apple.
Stay Safe Buying & Selling Items Online As part of our ongoing commitment to the financial well-being of our customers, we want to bring to your attention to scams impacting our community right now. With the increasing popularity of buying and selling items on the internet, online marketplace scams are on the rise.
