Cybercrime Awareness Session for Small Businesses
Businesses in the Flathead Valley are seeing increasing attempts of bank fraud, phishing attacks, and ransomware. We see it at the bank, and we hear about it from our friends and neighbors. Freedom Bank is hosting a Cybercrime Awareness Session to help small businesses learn the common tactics scammers and hackers are using, as well […]
Heightened Cyber Security Awareness
This current environment requires us all to be focused on resilience. Just as you fasten your seat belt before driving, take precautions before using the Internet to be sure you are safe and secure. The National Cyber Security Alliance has some tips to help you stay protected online: PERSONAL INFORMATION IS LIKE MONEY. VALUE IT. […]
Elder Abuse Awareness
Roughly 20 percent of older Americans fall prey to financial exploitation losing on average $120,000, or $3 billion every year, according to a study from the AARP Public Policy Institute (https://www.aarp.org/content/dam/aarp/ppi/2016-02/banksafe-initiative-aarp-ppi.pdf). Be on the Lookout for Elder Financial Abuse Scams It’s an all too unfortunate reality that older adults are attractive targets for financial exploitation […]
COVID-19 Scams
Avoid Coronavirus Scams Communities are doing a lot to support one-another in these unprecedented times, but unfortunately scammers are taking advantage of fears surrounding the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Some scams purport to be providing relief or cures. Some scammers are preying on the generosity of people and asking you to donate to victims or relief funds. […]