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  • Avoid Gift Card Draining Scams This Holiday Season
    Avoid Gift Card Draining Scams This Holiday Season
    Security & Fraud

    Avoid Gift Card Draining Scams This Holiday Season

    Gift cards are convenient gifts but are often targeted by scammers who drain funds before the recipient can use them. Learn how these scams work and how to protect yourself.
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  • Tips for Avoiding Scams: 2024 Holiday Season
    Tips for Avoiding Scams 2024 Holiday Season Article
    Security & Fraud

    Tips for Avoiding Scams: 2024 Holiday Season

    The holiday season is one of the most profitable periods for cyber criminals. The article contains information about common threats that can help the public remain vigilant during the holiday season and beyond.
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  • Cybersecurity Tips: Help Us Keep Your Money Safe
    Cybersecurity Tips: Help Us Keep Your Money Safe Article
    Security & Fraud

    Cybersecurity Tips: Help Us Keep Your Money Safe

    Identity theft and cyber scams continue to be a prevalent threat to all consumers. It can happen to anyone at any time. Visit this article for tips for staying safe online!
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  • Protecting Your Identity
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    Security & Fraud

    Protecting Your Identity

    Identity theft continues to be one of the fastest growing crimes in the United States. That is why Northwest Bank recommends following these helpful tips to keep your information – and your money – safe.
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  • Protect Yourself from Imposter Scams
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    Security & Fraud

    Protect Yourself from Imposter Scams

    To help consumers avoid becoming a victim of an imposter scam, Northwest Bank is offering the following guide to recognize and prevent fraudulent imposter scams.
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  • Protect Yourself Online
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    Security & Fraud

    Protect Yourself Online

    Safeguarding personal information and money is a partnership between you and the bank. Northwest Bank works diligently to protect your information.
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  • When Hackers Call You By Name
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    Security & Fraud

    When Hackers Call You By Name

    Lots of us have heard of the cybersecurity term "phishing", which refers to the attempt by malicious folks to take over our personal and work computers by tricking us into clicking on a malicious web address link.
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  • How to Avoid Online Romance Scams
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    Security & Fraud

    How to Avoid Online Romance Scams

    It's well known that people online aren't always as they appear. However, tens of thousands of internet users fall victim to online romance scams each year. These scams can be incredibly convincing and are increasingly found across dating sites and social media platforms. By appealing to victims' emotions and feigning personal connections, scammers will try to steal large sums of money and personal information. Luckily, there are ways to identify a scam and protect yourself online.
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  • Beware of COVID-19 Vaccine Scams
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    Security & Fraud

    Beware of COVID-19 Vaccine Scams

    Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, people all over the world have been anxiously awaiting the development of a vaccine that could protect them from the coronavirus. While the announcement that the vaccine is being distributed throughout the U.S. is great news, cybercriminals are certain to seize on the news with future fraud scams. Here are some tips to help consumers avoid becoming a victim.
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