The Alarming Rise of Voice Cloning in Fraudulent Activities The use of voice cloning by fraudsters to commit crimes has seen a disturbing increase in recent years. This advanced technology allows scammers to replicate an individual’s speech patterns, tone, and mannerisms with uncanny accuracy. As a result, they can use these cloned voices to manipulate …
Combating Check Fraud: Insights from Our Fraud Specialist
Combating Check Fraud: Insights from Our Fraud Specialist Check fraud poses a significant threat in today’s banking landscape, demanding vigilance from financial institutions. Our team examines every check that meets certain criteria for potential fraud, such as questionable endorsements or irregular signatures. When something is deemed suspicious, action is taking immediately to help thwart possible …
Apple ID Scam
If you have an iphone, we have a serious threat to share with you, targeting Apple IDs. Security experts have uncovered a sophisticated text messaging campaign, designed to trick you into sharing your Apple ID credentials. Here’s how the scam works, hackers send out text messages that look like they’re really from Apple. The messages …
Beware of Bitcoin ATM Scams
Scammers are incredibly savvy when it comes to finding ways to steal your money and we are seeing a new wave of fraud involving cryptocurrency. The tactics are like other scams, only now the fraudsters are demanding payment in cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin. They pose as reputable companies like Amazon, Microsoft, or even your bank, …
Fraud Alert!: Financial Scam Impersonating OCC
A new financial scam is being reported that involves fictitious inheritance or beneficiary payouts. Victims are contacted through email, Google Chat or U.S. mail by scammers claiming to be with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). They say they’re holding money in the victim’s name. The victims are asked to provide general …
The Alarming Rise of Check Fraud
Check fraud is resurging despite fewer check users. Find out how thieves exploit checks and learn preventive measures from FineMark to safeguard your finances.
Securing the Season, Preventing Holiday Cybercrime and Fraud
This holiday season, don’t let cybercriminals and scammers ruin your festivities. Check out our article and video on “Securing the Season: Preventing Holiday Cybercrime and Fraud” from the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Office of Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection. Learn valuable tips on how to avoid common scams, exercise caution with unsolicited communications, and protect your personal and financial information. Stay informed and watch the video to stay one step ahead of cybercriminals.
Cyber Safe: Keeping Your Wallet and Identity Safe!
During a recent webinar on identity theft, FineMark’s professionals discussed various topics related to cyber scams and how individuals can protect their identity. The focus was on phishing attacks, including email, text, phone call, and payment app phishing. The experts also emphasized the importance of social media safety and shared tips to prevent becoming a victim of scams.
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Should I enable two-factor authentication?
Strengthen Your Online Security: Two-Factor Authentication In an increasingly digital age, protecting your personal information from cyber criminals is vital. One effective way to enhance your security is by implementing two-factor authentication (2FA). By utilizing 2FA, you add an additional layer of protection, making it much more difficult for hackers to gain unauthorized access to …
Your Identity Has Been Compromised. Now What?
If you’ve discovered your identity has been stolen, there are steps you should take immediately to minimize the damage and protect your identity, finances, and credit score. You may want to start by calling your bank and other financial institutions to let them know what’s happening. Setup Alerts At FineMark, we will put an alert …
Protect Yourself from Peer-to-Peer Payment Service Scams
In today’s digital age, scammers are continually coming up with new ways to steal people’s money. One of the latest scams involves peer-to-peer payment services like Venmo® and Zelle®. Though these payment services are generally secure, criminals will try to scam you into sending money. Scammers’ Tactics One common tactic is impersonating your bank. You …
The Psychology of Cyber Attacks:
How Emotional Triggers are Used to Trick Us
Cyber attackers constantly come up with new ways to trick us into doing things we shouldn’t do, like clicking on malicious links, opening infected email attachments, even giving up our passwords. While all of this may seem overwhelming, most of these attacks share one thing: emotion. By knowing the emotional triggers that cyber attackers try …
