June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. The purpose of WEAAD is to provide an opportunity for communities around the world to promote a better understanding of abuse and neglect of older persons by raising awareness of the cultural, … Continue reading
Summer is officially here and many Americans are planning to hit the road or fly the skies for their much-anticipated summer vacation. The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) and Bank of American Fork want consumers to have the information … Continue reading
Courtesy of FDIC Consumer News While large firms may have sophisticated technology and staff dedicated to thwarting crime, many small businesses don’t — and scammers know this. Here are ways to protect yourself: Be on guard against inside jobs. This … Continue reading
Guest post by Jilenne Gunther, MSW, JD, Utah Division of Aging & Adult Services The average victim of financial exploitation in Utah loses $57,000. How can you protect yourself from being exploited? Here are some tips: Ask for Help from … 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
Crooks are always looking for new ways to get their victims’ money, but there are a few scams they keep coming back to—and people keep falling for. In honor of National Consumer Protection Week (March 4-10), Bank of American Fork … 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
Most businesses accept credit cards as a common form of payment for goods or services without thinking twice about potential fraud. Unfortunately, given the faltering economy and the rise of technology, counterfeit, altered and forged cards are up a reported … 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
