to social engineer or manipulate people to their nefarious advantage. Many do not consider how much personal information is available online and waiting to be used against you.
Scam of the Week - Exploiting the Coronavirus: Fear of Infection |
At Security Federal, we take the safety of our staff and customers very seriously.
Effective Monday, March 23, our six branch lobbies will be closed. Drive-thru lanes and ATMs are open.
We are monitoring the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation closely and we are taking internal precautions to keep our staff healthy & our customers protected.
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❗️❗️❗️Security Federal would like to inform all customers that we have encountered multiple counterfeit official checks. Be on the alert. 2/26/2020
Helpful tips to prevent fraud:
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has launched its “Identity Theft Central” webpage to provide 24/7 access to online information regarding tax-related identity theft and data security protection. Tax-related identity theft occurs when someone steals personal information to commit tax fraud.
The global threat of the coronavirus has everyone’s attention, and the cybercriminals are already taking advantage of it. The bad guys are using the coronavirus as clickbait so they can spread malware and steal your personal information.
Here’s how it works:
Be aware of the following scams and safety tips to protect yourself this holiday season:
Keep your holiday shopping merry and bright with an early gift from the Federal Trade Commission: tips to help you watch your wallet, shop wisely, and protect your personal information.
