Back to Fraud Prevention Ransomware: Spot the Signs + How to Fight It Jon Erdmann Chief Information Technology Officer What Is It? Ransomware is a form of malware created and programmed to encrypt files on a device. The fraudster will then turn around and demand ransom in exchange for decryption. They will threaten to release…
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Back to Fraud Prevention What to Do When Fraud or Scams Happen to You Jon Erdmann Chief Information Technology Officer Fraud and scams happen every day. We hear about them constantly, but one day they could happen to you. Here are four steps to take if it does. Contact Your Financial Institution Contact VISIONBank immediately.…
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Back to Fraud Prevention Seven Ways to Protect Yourself From Fraud and Scams Jon Erdmann Chief Information Technology Officer VISIONBank works diligently to protect our clients and their accounts from fraud, but there are also many important steps that YOU can take to protect yourself. Monitor Statements + Credit Reports You should review your account…
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Back to Fraud Prevention Fraud and Scams: What’s New and What Are Common Types to Lookout For Jon Erdmann Chief Information Technology Officer There are a wide variety of scams and fraud that circulate daily. Learn what to watch for, and what steps to take to keep yourself and others safe. Here are a few…
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Back to Fraud Prevention Simple Tips and Tricks for Excellent Cybersecurity Jon Erdmann Chief Information Technology Officer Cybersecurity is important when it comes to protecting your accounts and information from being breached. We highly recommend using these four steps to decrease the chance of fraud happening to you. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Also known as two-factor…
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Back to Fraud Prevention Cybersecurity: Eights Way to Protect Your Small Business Jon Erdmann Chief Information Technology Officer Whether you’re a new small business or have been in operating for years, you should have procedures in places for cybersecurity. Here are our eight tips to good cybersecurity. 1. Employee Security Policies Create basic security practices…
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Back to Fraud Prevention ChatGPT Scams to Look Out For and How to Prevent It Jon Erdmann Chief Information Technology Officer Making the decision to buy a home is a big one, but there are more benefits to buying versus renting: “What is ChatGPT?” ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot that uses natural language…
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Back to Fraud Prevention Top Five Scams in 2022 Jon Erdmann Chief Information Technology Officer In 2022, 2.4 million fraud reports were made, and $8.8 billion were reported lost according to the Federal Trade Commission. So, what were the top five scams? 1. Imposter “Hi, I’m calling from your local electricity company because you are past due on…
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