Unfortunately, identity theft can happen to anyone, including businesses. It’s helpful to take steps to protect your business from identity theft and potential data loss. Knowing what to do in case of suspected identity theft is also important. Review our blog to find tips to help safeguard your business and data. We’ve also included resources… Read more »
In the last few years, you’ve likely received an email or text stating that a store you frequent has had a data breach. They may recommend changing passwords, freezing credit cards, and setting up fraud alerts. It’s not just the stores you walk into, online shopping is also vulnerable to professional hackers. It’s frustrating and… Read more »
Generational fraud is on the rise — and getting more sophisticated. Whether you’re looking to protect yourself or others, it’s important to stay informed about the methods scammers use to swindle people out of their money. In the webinar below we discuss how to protect yourself and your loved ones from generational fraud. Keep reading… Read more »
In today’s world, scammers have more tools than ever to separate you from your hard-earned money — especially as more people are spending time online and conducting business virtually. Whether you’re trying to make smart investments or just protect yourself from being victimized, it’s important to know these major warning signs for financial fraud. Keep… Read more »
Every year, seniors lose more than $3 billion annually from generational fraud, according to the FBI. Unfortunately, this type of financial fraud is only on the rise, and at Minster Bank, especially in the last few years, we’ve seen more and more of these events happen. Examples of Generational Fraud “In the last few months,… Read more »
With identity thieves lurking, it can be stressful worrying over the security of your identity. A major way to cut down on the risk of identity theft is to shred any unnecessary personal documents you don’t need, such as tax returns, pay stubs and old bank records. At Minster Bank, we’re here to help protect… Read more »
This blog was originally published in 2019, and it was updated in 2023. Online banking and investing are modern-day services that provide convenience for those on the go. You can quickly pay bills and move money around using your home computer, smartphone or another compatible device. However, this convenience can become a major hassle if… Read more »
