Losing your credit or debit card can be a stressful situation, but Centennial Bank can help keep your account safe and secure.
ReadWire Fraud
Wire fraud threats have been increasing for financial institutions and their customers. It is important to know how does the bank call you and what do they ask for so you do not become a victim to wire fraud.
ReadThere are many ways that scammers may attempt to trick you into giving them your personal information. They may use texts (like the one above, emails and even phone calls to attempt to gain your personal information.
Impersonation is a commonly used method. The impersonation may even start before you answer the phone. Your phone can be tricked into believing a call is coming from one of our branches. This is called spoofing.
Be Prepared with Cybercrime on the Rise
Experts believe Cybercrime will be on the rise following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Centennial Bank uses established technologies to protect online customer accounts. Information passed from our customers’ computers to the bank is protected through the use of encryption. If an incorrect username and password combination is used, the account is locked. Other electronic transaction […]
ReadTax-themed Fraud
During tax season, there is an uptick in fraud with a tax theme. This can include W-2 phishing, spoofed tax preparer or government websites, and other forms of phishing. Below are some tips to help you avoid falling victim to these fraud attempts. Be wary of emails purporting to be from the IRS or other […]
ReadNew Email Scam
Looks like the fraudsters have come up with a new way to gain access to credit and debit cards. We have received a number of calls detailing a situation where the customer receives an email from Amazon, Apple, Venmo, etc. stating their debit card has been charged twice for a recent purchase. This email provides […]
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Authorized versus Unauthorized Transactions
While consumers regularly face fraudulent and scam attempts to gain access to their private information or persuade them into making a payment for a good or service, it is important to know the difference between unauthorized vs. authorized transactions and the protections offered by Centennial Bank. Fraud is when someone gains unauthorized access to your […]
ReadAmerican Families Plan Proposal: Proposed IRS Reporting
In May 2021, President Biden, as part of the American Families Plan, proposed that financial institutions should report consumer and business account activity exceeding $600 annually to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). While a decision on the proposal has yet to be determined, Centennial Bank encourages its customers to write their lawmakers expressing their opinion […]
ReadMobile Device Security Tips
Mobile devices contain a large amount of sensitive data with contacts, photos, locations, and often banking information. Many times we do not think about the need for mobile device security, but mobile devices, like all devices that can access the internet, are vulnerable and need to be secured. There are many ways that you can […]
ReadRansomware
Ransomware is a type of malware that withholds access to the victim’s data unless the victim pays a ransom. How do ransomware attacks work? Ransomware is often transmitted through phishing emails that contain the malware embedded in attachments or links in the email. Once the malware is on the network, files on the network are […]
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