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October is the perfect time to focus on protecting your digital life—especially your finances. As your trusted banking partner, we’re here to help you stay ahead of cybercriminals who constantly refine their tactics. Scams Are Getting Smarter Cybercriminals are skilled at creating urgency and credibility. Here are three of the most common tactics and how […]
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Protect Your Business from Today’s Most Costly Scams October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month—a timely reminder that cybercriminals never take a break. For businesses, even a single successful scam can mean significant financial loss and reputational damage. Here are four of the most common—and costly—frauds we’re seeing right now, along with practical steps to help you […]
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Parents and students in the U.S. are increasingly becoming prime targets for fraudsters seeking to capitalize on the busy academic season. With rising tuition, digital communications and young adults managing finances for the first time, scammers are targeting young adults and their families with schemes that look legitimate. Additionally, with the increasing use of artificial […]
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Fraud is a growing concern, with scams targeting retirees or people aged 60 and older becoming increasingly sophisticated and widespread. Understanding common scams and how to prevent fraud are crucial to protect yourself and your loved ones. The Financial Impact In 2024, scammers and cybercriminals stole an alarming $16.6 billion from consumers, a 33% increase […]
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While peer-to-peer payments come in handy, they can open up users to risk. Here's six steps to protect yourself when using digital payments.
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You just checked your bank accounts, like you normally do everyday, but today there is a big problem — your checking account is negative! You were sure that you had enough money to cover your transactions, but what about those three transactions for $400 at Walmart in Texas? You’ve never been to Texas and your […]
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Scammers are persistent opportunists who are looking for ways to exploit your personal information. Falling victim to fraud can have devastating consequences, both financially and emotionally. Scammers can drain your bank accounts, steal your identity, and create long-lasting impacts that could take months, if not years, to resolve. The Growing Threat of Fraud Fraud is […]
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At Webster, our clients security is a top priority. Here are seven steps you can take to protect yourself online. Learn More.
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2024 Scam Alerts: Protect Yourself Against Fraud According to the Federal Trade Commission, consumers reported losing more than $10 Billion to various scams and fraud attempts in 2023 – an increase of more than 14 percent from the previous year. Also of note: More than 2.6 million fraud events were reported to the FTC in […]
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Webster Bank is committed to equipping you with information and support to safeguard your business and finances from fraud and scams. How to help us protect you To help ensure that you are promptly notified of any potential issues, as well as proactively mitigate any unintended “false alarms,” we recommend: Making sure Webster Bank has […]
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