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.
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.
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, …
