Be on the look out for suspicious offers and emails

Don't Let Scammers Ruin Your Holiday Cheer

Learn how to avoid popular Holiday scams

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To: All CBS Clients:

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The holiday season is here and it's time for some festive cheer. Unfortunately, scammers target your information year-round. Watch out for scams and other scenarios that target your payment information.

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• Fake receipts, shipping notices and too-good-to-be-true offers
  These email scams could infect your device or trick you into disclosing payment card information. A new scam claims to notify people about recent iTunes® purchases linked to their Apple ID. Keep in mind, criminals can copy and paste any company logo on an email. Stay safe by checking your account information through the actual company website.

• Unexpected requests to update your account
  In a new direct deposit scam, employees receive a phony email appearing to be from their HR department with a link to log in to their account. Scammers capture their information and use it to redirect their direct deposit to another bank account. Be sure to never supply log in credentials or personal information in response to an email.

• Conducting sensitive transactions on public Wi-Fi connections
  Your payment card information could be intercepted if you use unsecured Wi-Fi connections to shop online. Instead, use an internet connection that you know is secure, like your mobile service provider or home Wi-Fi network.

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We're always working diligently to provide you with information to assist you in protecting your finances. Make sure that your bank provides a service free of charge to detect a suspicious transaction, and it well send you an immediate alert first by text, then email, then online banking or phone. Make sure your contact information is up to date, so your bank can get in touch with you.

 

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

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From: Your CBS Staff

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