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 …
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.
Beware of These Identity Theft Tactics
Introducing a four-part video series that will educate and empower you to protect yourself against various scams. The series will cover Email Scams, Phone Call Scams, Text Message Scams, and Mobile Payment App Scams. You’ll learn to identify warning signs of each type of scam and how to handle them. From avoiding clicking suspicious links, …
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 …
Watch out for IRS Scams this Tax Season
Tax season is here and that means so are tax-related scams. IRS scammers have all kinds of ways of getting people to compromise their personal information. However, if you know what they are and what to look for, you can protect yourself from becoming a victim.
Preventing Phishing Attacks
Phishing attacks are now the most common method cybercriminals are using to target unsuspecting victims. And they’re becoming more customized and difficult to detect. Watch a 3-minute video on ways to identify these scams.
Safeguarding Your Identity During Tax (Scam) Season
For most Americans, a typical tax season is stressful enough. Coupled with current pandemic concerns, the 2020 tax season could provide the perfect environment for fraudsters deciding to prey on distracted citizens. FineMark’s latest blog post highlights the season’s most popular tax scams and shares three tips to protect your identity. On March 18, 2020, …
