Published Feb. 24, 2020 Ransomware is a type of software that will effectively kidnap your data/files from your electronic devices. The person in control of the malware and your data will then demand a ransom to restore or return your files. How Does it happen? Most commonly, ransomware infects a device through email. Unsuspecting people […]
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Common Scams
Published January 23, 2020 While some major debit and credit card companies put limits on customer liability for fraudulent transactions, you can never be too safe. There may be some situations in which you would be held accountable for the full amount of fraudulent transactions. That’s why it’s important to know about some common scams […]
ReadBudgeting and How to Save Money
There are dozens of tools to help us navigate saving but most of us don’t have enough money stashed away to cover more than one large, unexpected expense. It might be easy to be comfortable without savings until you need it. In the spirit of giving, do future you a favor and use the tips […]
ReadText Message Fraud Alert
The Centennial Bank Customer Care Center and Debit Card Department is receiving reports that customers are receiving the following fraudulent text message: FRM:acco3lsfarg2com@bt.com MSG:Debit card is temporary locked Call us at (800) 374-2516 This is NOT from Centennial Bank. The text message is a scam. PLEASE DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS TEXT MESSAGE. Our fraud […]
ReadBanking while Travelling
During the holiday season travelling is more common than ever. Unfortunately, so is fraud. That’s why we’ve put together a few handy tips about holiday fraud and travelling. Contacting Our Customers We will call our customers to verify suspicious activity. We will never ask for any of your personally identifying information, such as your social […]
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Online Shopping Security
Online shopping can be a huge money (and time) saver. However, making sure your account and debit or credit card information is secure on the internet can be tricky. We’ve compiled a few tips to help you keep your information safe while you’re searching for the best deals. The URL padlock While paying less for […]
ReadCybersecurity Awareness
Since 2003, October has been observed as National Cybersecurity Awareness month. The initiative started because of the mainstream use of the internet. Today, most Americans use the internet everyday for one thing or another. Modern day thieves use the internet too. They will hack and scam people through digital devices and the internet. To help […]
ReadPros and Cons of Refinancing
Chances are you’ve heard interest rates are low. If you currently own a home, you’ve likely received solicitations to refinance at a lower interest rate or to lower the term of your mortgage. But how do you know if refinancing is a good idea? How do you measure the benefit? Let’s dive into these questions […]
ReadUsing Checks in 2019
In a world with direct deposit, digital bill pay, and e-statements, check fraud is one of the easiest ways for thieves to steal your money. The best step you can take to protect yourself from check fraud is to use them sparingly. If you can, we recommend using digital payment methods instead of writing checks. […]
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Updates to the Centennial Online Banking* experience are underway and our ultimate mission is to enhance your customer experience. We started with my100bank.com and are now taking the next step by streamlining our Internet Banking platform. We will make these changes in increments over the next several months so be on the lookout for future […]
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