Prevention
Criminals send out fake emails that appear to be from real businesses, hoping to reach customers. These emails are called phishing emails. It's one of t...
Tue, 23 Jun, 2020 at 2:50 PM
Fraudsters aren't just using new technology for scams. They still resort to tried-and-true tactics like vishing – an email or voicemail request asking y...
Tue, 23 Jun, 2020 at 2:52 PM
Password protect your mobile device: Set your device to lock when it's not being used. This will help prevent someone from getting access to your perso...
Tue, 23 Jun, 2020 at 2:55 PM
Check your online account activity frequently for anything unusual. View your accounts via online banking or the mobile banking app to detect fraud earlier...
Tue, 23 Jun, 2020 at 10:34 AM
Sign up for online statements to reduce your chances of having your identity stolen through the mail. PowerFi offers online statements, for easy access to r...
Tue, 23 Jun, 2020 at 2:48 PM
PowerFi will never contact you by phone or text asking for sensitive debit card or credit card information. If you’re suspicious that the call or text isn’t...
Tue, 23 Jun, 2020 at 2:50 PM
Consider signing up for a credit monitoring service that notifies you when changes are posted to your credit report. This is one of the fastest ways to find...
Tue, 23 Jun, 2020 at 2:47 PM
Whenever possible sign up for email or text alerts via online banking that notify you. Enable push notifications via our mobile banking app to receive aler...
Wed, 8 Jul, 2020 at 11:56 AM
Financial institutions freeze accounts unexpectedly Receiving credit cards without applying for them Unreasonable denial of credit Notification that you...
Tue, 23 Jun, 2020 at 2:47 PM
Just like phishing emails, criminals send out fake SMS text messages with a link to a fraudulent website or a phone number to try and collect personal infor...
Tue, 23 Jun, 2020 at 2:52 PM