Skimming & Nigerian Advance Fee Fraud

CREDIT CARD FRAUD is an unfortunate vulnerability we all face when we use our credit card(s) or debit card(s). It can happen whether we are conducting a transaction on-line, over the phone, or in a well-known department store. Card security is important whether it be a credit card or a debit card. Please practice the following…

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Phishing/Pharming

Phishing attacks use “spoofed” (hoax) e-mails and fraudulent websites to divulge personal financial data such as credit card numbers, checking/savings account numbers, account usernames and passwords, social security numbers and other personal information from consumers. If you get an e-mail or pop-up message asking for personal or financial information, do not reply to this e-mail, and…

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