The simple truth is that most physically dangerous situations can be avoided by paying attention to what is going on around you—situational awareness. Always keep your eyes open and pay attention to what is going on. You have probably heard … Continue reading
Courtesy of American Bankers Association Phishing is a new twist on an old telemarketing scam, but uses email. These criminals send emails to millions of people hoping that even a few will give away valuable information. Consumer education is a … Continue reading
Today is Get Smart About Credit Day, and to help you know how to effectively use credit, we teamed up with American Bankers Association Education Foundation’s Get Smart About Credit program. Here are some credit Dos and Don’ts, courtesy of … Continue reading
Courtesy of the American Bankers Association Corporate account takeover is a type of fraud where thieves steal business’ valid online banking credentials or hijack browser sessions to access a customer’s account. Once the cyber thief gains access to an account, … Continue reading
Guest post by Jilenne Gunther, MSW, JD, Utah Division of Aging & Adult Services In today’s modern world, identity theft is a reality. Know the facts and how to protect yourself. Some thieves want to steal your identity to profit … Continue reading
Report fraud To report fraud or if you have any questions regarding fraudulent activity, please contact Bank of American Fork Customer Service at 1-800-815-BANK (2265) or visit a branch immediately. For lost or stolen credit cards, check cards or ATM … Continue reading
Chances are you’ll be doing at least some of your holiday shopping online this year. Heed these warnings from the FBI on online shopping scams to beware of: Online Auctions Some of the most common complaints received by the FBI … Continue reading
You’ve heard of the security breaches of large companies like TJX, which resulted in stolen data of tens of millions of credit and debit cards, along with millions of dollars paid to the Federal Trade Commission, credit card companies, banks … Continue reading
In honor of National Protect Your Identity Week, Bank of American Fork is offering consumers tips to protect their identities–and their money–when banking online. 1. Use a secure browser. Check that your browser is compliant with Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) standards … Continue reading
