A compromised account is one accessed by a person not authorized to use the account. This includes fraudulent ACH transactions, check forgeries, fraudulent wire transfers and other fraudulent transactions
The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions has published an investment scam tracker to alert the public to potential threats affecting Wisconsin communities. The DFI urges Wisconsin residents to exercise extreme caution before responding to any solicitation offering investment or financial services, especially if it involves cryptocurrency. To be safe, do not give money to anyone you meet online.
Scammers have been targeting individuals in our community with crypto investment scams. Stay vigilent and learn how you can protect yourself from these scams here.
This guide will walk you through four key steps to help protect your friends and family members from financial abuse. It is important to watch out for signs of financial abuse and take steps to help your loved ones, if needed.
Every day criminals are finding new ways to steal personal information and perpetrate fraud. That’s why Coulee Bank has teamed up with Deluxe Provent to provide you with an integrated suite of identity theft protection services that provide identity theft prevention, detection, and restoration.
We know that there are plenty of scammers hawking phony investment opportunities. In 2023, people told the FTC that they lost $4.6 billion to investment scams — more than any other category.
Our communities have seen an uptick in Money Mule scams amongst unknowing participants. Acting as a money mule is illegal and punishable, even if you aren't aware you are committing a crime, so it is important to know the signs. The FBI offers information and resources regarding Money Mule scams.
Getting educated and taking a few basic steps may keep you from becoming a victim of crime and fraud—and save you a great deal of time and trouble. You can also help protect your families and communities by reporting suspicious activities.
Criminals are constantly thinking up ways to get access to your financial information or to get cash from you or your account. Arm yourself with the information you need to protect yourself from these scams. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency offers information on these latest scams.
In the normal course of business, financial institutions you do business with will request certain personal information. Federal law provides consumer protections to safeguard your privacy and set standards for information sharing in these situations.
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