Wednesday, August 16, 2017

How to protect yourself at the ATM

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Over time, ATM cards have become a staple in modern banking. Many people even see ATMs as a necessity these days. With the many tangible benefits associated with being able to do banking and withdraw cash from a 24-hour access machine, it's no wonder.

No longer are people confined to what was traditionally known as “banker’s hours”, long before online banking emerged, it was the development of ATMs that allowed the flexibility to access cash and obtain bank information at any given time.

How to recognize telephone banking scams

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When most people think about current banking scams, the first thoughts that come to mind are usually the Internet and email con artists. As most transactions are completed on the web nowadays these kinds of scammers are indeed pretty common. Unfortunately, telephone banking scams are still alive and kicking.

Tuesday, August 8, 2017

How to identify scams and rogue apps on Facebook

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Thieves, scammers and other frauds love to target populated networks to victimize. Facebook is is a common target for schemers because of the potential large payoff. With over 1 billion members and staying strong, Facebook is by far one of the most popular stops on the web for many Internet users. And fraudsters know it.