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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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Learn some of the common red flags for payment fraud, and best practices to help your business respond to a cyber event.
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You’ve placed your liquids, gels, and aerosols into a single, quart-size, zip-top, clear plastic bag. You’ve packed your swimsuit and are ready for that long-awaited vacation. Good news, we have you and your debit card and accounts covered, too, so there’s no need to notify us before you go on a trip! Our enhanced security […]
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How to protect yourself against tax-related fraud Imagine filing your tax return only to find that a stranger beat you to it. Sound crazy? It’s actually an increasingly common identity theft tactic. This “seasonal” scam has picked up steam in recent years; unfortunately, peak season is right now. In fact, according to the IRS, in […]
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Have you ever received an email with a similar message like these? “We suspect an unauthorized transaction on your account. To ensure your account is not compromised, please log in to your online banking profile below to review your account activity.” While your first instinct might be to panic and quickly follow the instructions to […]
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Truth be told, I do not. However, it appears I, and many others, could guess! In previous blogs, I have talked about the importance of protecting your PC from cyber theft and the potential threats of malicious software that steals your password and other critical information to login to financial services sites. But sometimes, technology […]
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Ransomware occurs when you inadvertently download malware or malicious software from either an email attachment or a website link that interrupts your access to your computer files. The malware then causes a notice to pop up on your screen that says you need to pay a certain amount of virtual dollars to receive a code that […]
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Vacations are something pretty much everyone looks forward to… including credit card scammers! So while you’re making your plans, be sure to bring along these valuable tips to protect yourself against fraud and identity theft. Only carry the cards you’ll be using on your trip Credit and debit cards hold sensitive data that fraudsters want […]
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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, fraudsters are taking advantage of consumers and their fears, attempting to obtain personal information or money. To minimize fraud and deter scammers, watch out for the following phishing scams and impersonators: Economic impact payments – With news that Americans are receiving their Economic Impact Payments this month, scammers are taking advantage […]
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