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Positive Pay: Great Way for Businesses to Detect Potential Fraud
July 19, 2019
Categories: Business Fraud, Business Tips, Fraud Prevention, General
A message from Jason Wartick, Executive Vice President & Chief Credit Officer --
Criminals don’t just target consumers – they’re looking at businesses, large and small, for their fraudulent schemes. If you’re one of our commercial customers who uses our eCorp Business Banking solution at www.BankISB.com, we’re pleased to offer Positive Pay – a way for your business to reduce potential check fraud.
Our Positive Pay feature matches checks presented... Read More
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Romance Scams are in the Air
July 19, 2019
Categories: Consumer Tips, Fraud Prevention, General
With the popularity of online dating sites, criminals have learned to tug at the heartstrings – and purse-strings -- of consumers through online dating scams.
These online fraudsters typically initiate relationships online for several months before asking to meet, move in, or even marry! The only problem is that they need you to send them money. The money can be for a variety of things – overdue rent, car repairs, travel expenses, or a marriage license that will help secure... Read More
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Tips for a Safe Trip on the World Wide Web
July 19, 2019
Categories: Consumer Tips, Cybersecurity, Fraud Prevention, General
Online shopping gives us access to all kinds of things that we may be unable to find in our hometown marketplaces. Regretfully, it can be a marketplace for fraud as well. It’s easy to get lost in the great discounts and offers, but beware – if it seems to be too good to be true, it probably is.
Buyer beware.
Good quality items at a good price seem like an offer you can’t refuse….until you take a survey to pay $14.95 for shipping and handling... Read More -
It's Not Who You Think it Is!
July 19, 2019
Categories: Consumer Tips, Fraud Prevention, General
A message from Kathy Nelson, Vice President, Cashier & Director of Retail Banking --
The phone rings. You answer. The caller says, “Grandma, is that you?” You respond with the name of the grandchild that you think it is. The caller is quick to confirm their identity as your grandchild. The impersonator of your grandchild then announces that they have a very urgent matter and are in trouble. They need money as soon as possible to get them out of this mess. Cash. Wire transfer.... Read More
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Savvy Travel Tips to Avoid Identity Theft
June 18, 2019
Categories: Consumer Tips, General
A message from Patty Hammer, Operations Officer --
Vacation is a time to get away from it all, but tourists are a great target for thieves. Help prevent identity theft with these tips:
Remove all unnecessary cards from your wallet. Make a record of the items you are taking with you and leave copies at home in case of loss or theft. Avoid using public computers to log into accounts containing private information. Keep your guard up even when relaxing in your room. Verify... Read More -
Hello, Grandma? I Need Money...
May 7, 2019
Categories: Consumer Tips
Scammers are playing on our emotions, and the generosity of grandparents. Grandkid scams are out there. Here's what to look for and how to protect yourself and the grandparent in your life:
If you're a grandparent, you could get a call that starts, "Hello, Grandma? I need money for bail." Or it could be some other kind of trouble. No matter the circumstance, the caller says it is urgent and the caller says to keep it a secret. "Don't tell my mom or dad."
Chances... Read More
