Every day, thousands of people fall victim to fraudulent emails, texts and calls from scammers pretending to be their bank. And in this time of expanded use of online and mobile banking, the problem is only growing worse. In fact, the Federal Trade Commission’s report on fraud estimates that American consumers lost a staggering $10 […]
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As fraudsters evolve their techniques to find new ways to prey on consumers and small businesses, community banks like Ireland Bank have continued to serve as our customer’s first line of defense by following industry standards and procedures to protect electronic systems, data applications, and networks from interference. Our staff also undergoes routine cybersecurity training
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Identity theft occurs when someone steals your personal or financial information to commit fraud or other crimes. They may gain unauthorized access to your Social Security number, credit or debit cards, passport, checks, driver’s license, or other sensitive information. Watch for these signs of identity theft: If you think you are a victim of identity
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Introduction In recent years, a troubling investment scam known as the “Pig Butchering” scheme has emerged, targeting victims with false promises and cryptocurrency transactions. Understanding the Scam The Pig Butchering scam operates by enticing victims to invest cryptocurrency with promises of high returns. Initially, small investments are encouraged, but as trust is built, scammers persuade
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What Is Elder Financial Exploitation? It is the fastest-growing form of elder abuse and it is defined as the illegal, unauthorized, or improper use of an older person’s funds, property, or assets. It’s a crime that deprives older adults of their resources and ultimately their independence. Perpetrators may be family members, friends, neighbors, caregivers, health
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How do criminals identify their targets? Scammers target anyone and everyone they can. They rely on researching details that are readily available on the internet, especially information on social media and dating apps. How does the scam start? Criminals typically create fake profiles and reach out to people via WhatsApp, Facebook, Tinder or other dating
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Protecting Your Banking Information Knowledge is your best defense against fraud. Ireland Bank helps keep you informed and updated on what you can do to help protect yourself and your personal information. Checking Account Security Tips Debit Card Security Tips Regularly Review your Account Information Your Personal Identification Number (PIN) Practice Common-sense Security when using
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Protect yourself when Mobile Banking Ireland Bank is committed to protecting your banking account and personal information accessed through Ireland Bank’s Mobile Banking. We work hard to keep your information secure and are committed to protecting it. To ensure the security of your account information, a number of security features have been built into mobile
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Scams come in many forms, such as “phishing” emails, fraudulent text messages, and phone calls. These all have the same goal – the unauthorized use of your information. It is very important for you to know that Ireland Bank will NEVER ask you to send your account information over email. Do not reply to emails that
