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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.
With the 2018 tax season underway, all customers should take extra precaution when filing their return to prevent their exposure to tax fraud.
You’ve probably heard of phishing. But do you really know what it is - and more importantly, how to protect yourself from falling victim to it? Phishing scams have become very sophisticated, but there are some simple things you can do to protect yourself and keep your personal information safe.
Have you or a loved one ever received a call, email, or text message from someone claiming to be from the government? If so, this may have been a government imposter scam. These scammers attempt to get their victims’ money and personal information by posing as a government official, and their targets often include elderly individuals.
With today’s economic uncertainty and high inflation, things like maintaining mortgage payments can be difficult. It's hardships like these that fraudsters often attempt to take advantage of in order to steal your money or your home.
Everybody wants to be a winner, and fraudsters try to capitalize on this desire through the use of prize scams. Prize scams come in many forms, including emails, phone calls, text messages and social media.
Automatic payments are common in our everyday lives to pay for everything from mortgage bills to monthly subscriptions. It's important to monitor your account to ensure you are only paying for items that you have already authorized. Learn more about what to watch out for to avoid becoming a victim of an automatic withdraw scam.
The summer months are a popular time of year to take on new home renovation projects. It's also a time when home improvement scams are plentiful. If you are looking to renovate, it's vital to do your homework to not only hire reputable contractors, but to also educate yourself about common scams, red flags and how to stay safe during the process.
Customers of Office 365, a cloud-based suite of Microsoft products, have become the new targets of phishing emails. Fraudsters are using OAuth, also known as Open Authorization, to gain access to account information and execute these attacks.
Today's job market has shifted to include more remote and hybrid working opportunities. While this can be a convenient option, it's vital to avoid falling into the clutches of fraudsters, by ensuring that you are well versed in common work-from-home scams.
