What To Know About Credit Freezes and Fraud Alerts
Feb 8, 2024 | 3 Minute Read
Credit freezes and fraud alerts can protect you from identity theft or prevent further misuse of your personal information if …
SECURITY
‘Tis the Season to Avoid Online Shopping Scams
Dec 6, 2023 | 2 Minute Read
Source: American Bankers Association In 2021, the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) reported that Americans lost $337 million to …
Cybersecurity Awareness Month!
Oct 20, 2023 | 1 Minute Read
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month! At Stoughton Co-Operative Bank, we are proud to be a Champion for Cybersecurity Awareness Month. …
Safeguarding America’s Seniors
Jun 10, 2023 | 1 Minute Read
Source: American Bankers Association Older adults lose billions of dollars to financial exploitation annually, and it’s getting worse. Elder financial …
The Importance of Building a Strong Credit Profile for Your Business
May 19, 2023 | 2 Minute Read
In the dynamic world of business, building a strong credit profile is paramount to long-term success. A business’s creditworthiness plays …
4 Best Practices to Safeguard Against Identity Theft
May 19, 2023 | 2 Minute Read
Identity theft continues to be a growing problem, especially as we rely more on technology to conduct business that involves …
Get Smart About Student Employment Scams
Nov 30, 2022 | 1 Minute Read
Source: American Bankers Association Found a job that’s too good to be true? Someone might be scamming you. 46% of …
Get Smart About Scholarship & Student Loan Scams
Sep 13, 2022 | 1 Minute Read
Source: American Bankers Association College costs are rising. Looking for a loan? You’re not alone. 84% is lost in scholarship …
Be careful of tax scams!
Apr 11, 2018 | 1 Minute Read
It’s tax season and scammers are finding new ways to obtain money illegally. It is important that consumers are aware …
Tips for safeguarding your information from the American Bankers Association
Nov 6, 2017 | 1 Minute Read
Don’t give your Social Security number or other personal credit information about yourself to anyone who calls you. Tear up …