Stay Savvy: How to Avoid Holiday Online Shopping Scams
Posted On: October 30, 2024 by Prevail Bank in: Banking
The holiday season is a time for joy, festivities, and shopping! While online shopping offers convenience, it also comes with risks. Scammers use this busy season to trick people out of their hard-earned money. At Prevail Bank, we want you to shop safely. Here’s how to spot online shopping scams and protect yourself.
1. Red Flags for Online Shopping ScamsToo-Good-To-Be-True Deals: Extremely low prices on high-demand items are often scams. If the price seems...
Prepare for Your Tax Return
Posted On: October 28, 2024 by Prevail Bank in: Banking
Take a proactive approach to your taxes by preparing for your tax forms arrival and filing early. A few reasons why you should file as early as you can:
You’ll receive your tax refund quicker. Gives you more time to prepare payment for any taxes you owe. Provides you with important financial information. Helps prevent tax return identity theft from occurring. Where to Find Your Tax Form Data from Prevail Bank On Your Computer Click the Accounts...
Prevail Bank Invests $93,650 in Local Community Initiatives
Posted On: October 18, 2024 by Prevail Bank in: Community
(Fall 2024) At Prevail Bank, community is at the heart of everything we do. That's why we're excited to invest $93,650 in local organizations through our Charitable Contributions Program! As a community bank, our mission extends beyond banking—we're here to help our communities grow and thrive. Whether it's supporting nonprofits or funding impactful programs, we're dedicated to making a difference for our neighbors.
Here’s how our contributions...
Account takeovers are on the rise. What can you do about it?
Posted On: October 10, 2024 by Prevail Bank in: Banking
What is an Account Takeover?
An account takeover occurs when cyber criminals gain control of your online accounts using stolen credentials. They typically purchase consumer PII (Personally Identifiable Information) from the dark web, which is often sourced from data breaches, phishing scams, or malware. PII includes information like your name, address, email, phone number, date of birth, social media login details, and passwords.
Once a criminal has access to this...
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