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Nine ways to clean up the dirty business of check washing

Revised – March 8, 2024
Believe it or not, stolen check transactions take place mainly on the social media app Telegram, and there are even how-to videos on check-washing on YouTube.

Guarding Against IRS and Social Security Scams

Revised – February 12, 2024
In 2018, the Social Security Administration reported 63,000 consumer phone scam claims with a median loss reported at $1,484.

Fraud and scams in multiple forms continue to follow older adults.

Older adults face unique challenges and vulnerabilities in safeguarding their financial well-being and sensitive personal information if they want to avoid being victims of fraud.

Improve mobile security for your business with six tips to protect your data.

U.S. businesses take a lot of risk when it comes to how mobile devices are used in their day-to-day operations.

The Growing Threat of ChatGPT Data Security Issues for Businesses and Consumers

Like any new technology, criminals using cyberattacks are turning those AI capabilities upside down to develop a growing set of threats.

Data Security Employee Training on a Budget for Small and Medium Businesses (SMB)

Medium businesses are targeted more and more as data thieves expand their reach and small businesses are often an easy target for these sophisticated tricks.

Fighting off Keyless Car Hackers

Does your car have a keyless entry system? If so, it may be an easy target for sophisticated car thieves who have figured out how to hack the technology designed to make your life easier.

Take a chunk out of property fraud with St. Louis County’s free Property Fraud Alert program.

Residents of St. Louis County now have a way to get alerts via email or phone when documents with their name are recorded with St. Louis County. The service is free.

What to do When a Hacker Comes After Your Accounts

Hacking and identity theft are as prevalent as ever. At some point, don’t be surprised if one or more bad guys come looking for your sensitive information to criminally exploit.

Guarding Against Phone Scams

Scammers are more sophisticated than ever, and they’re doing it by returning to one of the most basic forms of communication we have…our phones.