Next Step Webinar: Fraud Alert - Protecting Yourself from Scams
Tuesday, February 28, 2023 11:30am to 12:30pm
About this Event
Phone calls, texts and QR codes are just a few of the ways fraudsters are hoping to take advantage of you and your information. With a growing number of scams, it’s vital to be proactive and learn, how to spot one and taking steps to protect yourself, your information, and your finances. Check out this webinar to learn more about how scammers are looking to use your phone as a gateway to your information, how to identify scams, actions you can take to protect yourself online and more. You’ll hear from Kimberly Reese, SVP, Financial Crimes Unit and Natalie Meeks, Financial Next Step Educator on tips and strategies for fraud avoidance.
The webinar will answer these big questions:
- What does smishing, vishing and quishing look like, and how can you protect yourself from these tactics.
- What are signs of a potential fraud scam?
- What should we be aware of when using person-to-person payment platforms to keep our money safe?
- What steps can I take to prevent fraudsters from taking advantage of my information.
- What should we do if we become a victim of fraud?
Event Details
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