Card skimmers are small electronic devices that criminals put in gas pumps to steal people’s card information when they pay for gas at the pump. The Texas Department of Agriculture recently released a video about avoiding card skimmers, and one of the most interesting tips was to use your smartphone to check for Bluetooth signals… Read more »
Tag: Security Tips
Powell Valley National Bank promotes personal security year round, but we recognize that travelers are extra susceptible to cybersecurity breaches. Since summer is a widely-traveled season, we’ll compile all of our security tips here in one convenient place to help you have a safe and secure summer!
5 Tips to Prevent Card Fraud
Card fraud continues to increase year-over-year. In fact, card breaches are now the top source of fraud in the financial industry with 48% of consumers having experienced card fraud at some point. As card fraud increases, criminals continue to develop new methods for targeting cardholders. Here are 5 steps you can take to reduce your… Read more »
7 Tips to Avoid Holiday Shopping Scams in 2021 (Infographic)
This holiday season, follow these 7 tips while you shop to help avoid falling victim to scams.
7 Tips to Protect Your Identity
Identity theft continues to be one of the fastest growing crimes in the United States. In 2021, the FTC received nearly 1.4 million reports of identity theft. Review these tips to keep your information – and your money – safe. Don’t share your secrets. Don’t provide your Social Security number or account information to anyone… Read more »
5 Ways to Protect Your Small Business from Account Fraud
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. Powell Valley National Bank recommends following these tips to keep your… Read more »