Fraud Prevention Video: Pig Butchering Explained Sep 3rd, 2025 by: Doug McGregor Fraud & Security ... 1 min read Read More
In Focus: Business Trends, Fraud Prevention, and Community Impact Jul 14th, 2025 by: Regan Godderz Business Banking & LendingFraud & SecurityNews & Updates Welcome to the latest edition of In Focus, where we share top business insights, fraud prevention tips, updates from our local communities, and smart banking solutions. In this quarter’s spotlight, we’re diving into some of the most important topics for business owners and entrepreneurs. We explore why access to capital is essential for getting new businesses ... 3 min read Read More
In Focus: Business Trends, Fraud Prevention and Community Impact Jun 5th, 2025 by: Regan Godderz Business Banking & LendingFraud & Security Protect Your Business from Check Fraud with Positive Pay Fraud attempts are growing more sophisticated—and more frequent. According to the Federal Trade Commission, consumers lost more than $12.5 billion to fraud in 2024, a 25% increase from the previous year. Positive Pay is a powerful tool that helps you automatically detect and stop check fraud ... 2 min read Read More
How Business Owners Can Avoid Vendor Fraud Apr 30th, 2025 by: Regan Godderz Business Banking & LendingFraud & Security Outsourcing takes trust – trust that the vendor will maintain the same level of client service, uphold your quality standards, and keep your information safe. When this trust is exploited by fraudsters, it can lead to financial losses and even damage to your hard-earned reputation. As a business owner, it’s important to take measures against ... 3 min read Read More
Stay Ahead of AI Fraud: Spotting and Preventing Scams Apr 22nd, 2025 by: Regan Godderz Fraud & Security Artificial intelligence has only made fraud smarter. According to the FTC, younger people are losing more money to fraud than older people. 44% of 20-29 year olds lost money to fraud in 2024, compared with 24% of 70-79 year olds. With criminals exploiting AI to carry out their scams, fraud attempts are happening more often ... 5 min read Read More
Understanding and Combatting Check Fraud Apr 21st, 2025 by: Regan Godderz Business Banking & LendingFraud & Security In today's digital age, businesses face a myriad of security challenges, and check fraud has increased dramatically. In 2024, the numbers of organizations reporting attempted or actual payments fraud rose to 80%, up from 65% in 2022, according to the 2024 AFP Payments Fraud and Control Survey Report. Checks continued to be the most problematic ... 3 min read Read More
Protect Yourself from Tax Refund Fraud Mar 13th, 2025 by: Regan Godderz Fraud & Security It’s tax season and scammers know many people look forward to a refund check. Fraud rises this time of year, and it’s important to stay vigilant against tax refund check fraud. Here are common scams to look out for: Fake refund checks Scammers will send you a fake refund check and then contact you ... 3 min read Read More
How to Avoid Spoofing Scams Feb 10th, 2025 by: Regan Godderz Fraud & Security Scammers are getting trickier with the help of artificial intelligence (AI), and even tech-savvy individuals are falling victim to fraud. From spoofing (mimicking) Caller ID to creating deepfakes of friends or family members’ voices or appearance, financial fraud is changing and so are the methods to spot it. Below are some tips to discern fraud: ... 3 min read Read More
Protect Your Business from Fraudsters Feb 3rd, 2025 by: Regan Godderz Fraud & Security In today’s digital landscape, fraud is an ever-present concern for both consumers and businesses. Here are some best practices to help protect your data: Stay Updated Ensure computers, networks and mobile devices (anything that connects to your data or business environment) are kept up with the latest updates. Utilize MFA Everywhere Possible Set up multifactor ... 3 min read Read More
Streamlining Your Payments: The Power of Integrated Payables Jan 9th, 2025 by: Regan Godderz Business Banking & LendingFraud & Security In today’s fast-paced business environment, efficiency is not just an advantage; it’s a necessity. As organizations continue to face challenges with manual accounts payable (AP) processes, many are discovering the significant benefits of adopting Integrated Payables. This transformative approach not only reduces costs but also enhances security and improves vendor relationships, positioning businesses for sustainable ... 4 min read Read More
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