The incidence of identity theft is on the rise. In fact, according to the Aite Group, 47% of Americans experienced financial identity theft in 2020. However, there are plenty of things you can do to protect yourself and your financial records from would-be hackers. Jason Norton, DuTrac’s Senior Vice President of Marketing, recently talked with...
With the holidays around the corner, it’s more important than ever to be wary of identity theft. Jason Norton, DuTrac’s Senior Vice President of Marketing, recently talked with WQAD about things you can do to protect your financial accounts. Learn more about how to spot a skimmer, the benefits of regularly checking your account, and...
As access to financial services becomes more technology driven, with improved security features, scammers and fraudsters are evolving just as quickly in order to take advantage of the unwary or uninformed consumer. With an estimated impact of $6 trillion by 2021 (Gemalto.com), cybercrime may not only be financially devastating – it could also devastate a...
What to Know About Caller ID Spoofing By its literal definition, to spoof is to: Imitate something while exaggerating characteristic features for comic effect Hoax or trick someone “Spoofing” occurs when a caller deliberately falsifies the information transmitted to your caller ID display to disguise their identity. Spoofing is often used as part of an...
DuTrac Community Credit Union was recently made aware of fraudsters contacting members under the guise of warning you about possible card fraud. DuTrac Community Credit Union makes every effort to ensure that your financial information is safe and secure. DuTrac’s online systems are monitored and constantly updated with multiple security layers and procedures. However, the...
With over 11 million identity fraud victims in the United States annually. Here are 20 easy ways to secure your bank accounts and avoid identity theft. Check your account activity regularly. Single most effective strategy to secure your finances. Log in and view your account activity multiple times every week to make sure there are no unexpected...
