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Category: Keep Your Money Safe

September 30, 2020

Common Fake Check Scams and How to Avoid Them

These scams are able to fool unsuspecting consumers who may not completely understand that even though a bank account may show the funds as “available”, this doesn’t mean the check has “cleared”. Fraudsters know that banks must make funds available in an account within several days, yet it often can take weeks to discover that the check was fake.  When it is, the amount of the fake check deposit is removed from the customer’s account.  As a result, they are out the money they sent to the fraudster and because it was sent voluntarily, the bank is not obligated to cover the loss. 

November 18, 2019

12 Ways to Protect Your Mobile Device

Your mobile device provides convenient access to your email, bank and social media accounts. Unfortunately, it can potentially provide the same convenient access for criminals. Ephrata National Bank recommends following these tips to keep your information – and your money – safe.

October 23, 2019

Vishing Scam Alert

ENB has become aware of a new vishing scam in which reports indicate some of our customers have been targeted.  Perpetrators of this scam call ENB customers posing as a "Security Officer from Ephrata National Bank".  The caller then asks the customer to confirm suspicious transactions on their accounts. Once the customer confirms the transactions are not valid, the fraudster…

October 18, 2019

Tips to Thwart Ransomware Attacks

Individuals and businesses have become targets to a growing online fraud scheme known as ransomware. Ransomware is a form of malware used by cyber criminals to freeze your computer or mobile device, steal your data and demand a “ransom” —  typically anywhere from a couple of hundreds to thousands of dollars — be paid.

July 05, 2019

5 Simple Tips to Protect Your Business Checking Account

Your quarterly account reconciliation is off. You’ve rechecked the figures, but profits are nowhere near what you’d projected. As you lean back in your chair, you recall that last quarter’s financials also showed a slight dip in revenue. Last time, you dismissed it as an accounting error. However, this time, the difference is significant. A possible explanation is one that some businesses are hesitant to consider: Fraud.

March 26, 2019

Social Security Awareness: Quick Tips

Your Social Security number is an extremely important piece of personal information. These numbers are used to open new credit cards, to acquire loans and in some cases, to establish new identities. Because of this, criminals and scammers work very hard to steal Social Security numbers.

March 25, 2019

Business Online Banking Best Practices

Accessing business accounts over the Internet is not just a convenience; it is a necessity in today’s fast-paced business environment.  At Ephrata National Bank, we are invested in protecting our customer’s financial information and look forward to partnering with you to assist in safeguarding your online identity.

March 12, 2019

Protect Yourself from ATM Skimming

Recent news reports about skimming devices being placed on area ATMs have many ENB customers asking what they can do to protect their account funds. Fortunately, there are several proactive steps you can take when using an ATM and ways you can monitor your account to assist in determining if your card has been compromised.

October 10, 2018

5 Ways to Protect Your Small Business from Corporate Account Takeover

Corporate account takeover is a type of fraud where thieves gain access to a business’ finances to make unauthorized transactions, including transferring funds from the company, creating and adding new fake employees to payroll, and stealing sensitive customer information that may not be recoverable. Ephrata National Bank recommends following these tips to keep your small business safe.

June 21, 2018

7 Tips to Avoid Online Fraud

Every year, millions of consumers fall victim to cybercrime. According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center, in 2014, consumers lost more than $800 million from scams initiated through the web. In recognition of Internet Safety Month in June, Ephrata National Bank is highlighting seven tips to help consumers protect themselves from online fraud.

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