All you need to know about FDIC Insurance
03/14/2023
Federal deposit insurance goes to the heart of the FDIC's mission: to promote confidence and stability in the nation's financial system. FDIC deposit insurance enables consumers to confidently place their money at thousands of FDIC-insured banks across the country, and is backed by the full faith and credit of the United States government. Since the founding of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in 1933 no depositor has lost a penny of FDIC-insured funds.
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IRS warns taxpayers of new filing season scams involving Form W-2 wages; those filing fake returns face potential penalties, investigation
03/09/2023
The Internal Revenue Service issued a consumer alert today to warn taxpayers of new scams that urge people to use wage information on a tax return to claim false credits in hopes of getting a big refund.
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Top Lies Told by Romance Scammers
03/01/2023
Data released by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sheds light on the lies that romance scammers use to take advantage of people. Lies that cost nearly 70,000 consumers some $1.3 billion in 2022.
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Credit Card vs. Debit Card: Which Is Safer Online?
11/17/2022
If you typically use a debit card for online purchases, you may want to reconsider. If your card information is hacked and purchases are made without your permission, you'll quickly find out that debit and credit cards are treated quite differently.
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10 Zelle Scams to Watch Out For
11/10/2022
In the age of online banking and money transfer apps like Zelle, it?s important to be aware of potential scams. This article will outline 10 common scams to watch out for when using Zelle to send money. By being vigilant and knowing the warning signs, you can protect yourself and your finances. Let's get started!
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