Defend against fraud and ID theft at RCU free Shred-a-thon in Ukiah

Defend against fraud and ID theft at RCU free Shred-a-thon in Ukiah

From Redwood Credit Union Identity theft and fraud are more prevalent than ever before. Newly released Federal Trade Commission data show that consumers reported losing more than $12.5 billion to fraud in 2024, a 25 percent increase over the prior year. One of the best defenses is to securely shred sensitive documents and properly dispose of old computers, phones and other electronics that hold personal data so your private information doesn’t f…

FDIC Warns $12,500,000,000 Epidemic of Scammers Impersonating Bank Employees, Draining Customers' Accounts Underway - The Daily Hodl

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has issued a warning about the rise of fraudsters pretending to be bank employees to run their scams on Americans. In a new announcement, the FDIC details an epidemic of “bank impersonation scams and fake bank” cons that the agency says caused $12.5 billion in losses to consumers in 2024 alone. The FTC found that “bank impersonation” scams were the most reported scam occurring through text message…