Category: Fraud Prevention

Team members with our financial crimes division, Keren Rangel and Regan Warren, have launched “Banking with a Twist”, a new podcast centered around fraud awareness and prevention. Through real conversations about scams, fraud trends, and warning signs, they’re helping listeners better understand what to watch for and how to protect themselves.

Phishing scams are getting harder to spot, especially when they look like routine bank alerts, delivery updates, or account notices. Our latest blog shares five real-world examples and simple steps to help you check before you click.

Booking a vacation rental? Use this checklist to spot scam warning signs, avoid risky payment requests, and protect your money before you pay.

Travel plans change your banking habits. That can lead to missed fraud charges or card disruptions, but it doesn’t have to. Luckily, a few small steps can help keep your accounts secure while you’re away.

Ever been asked to send money, but something didn’t feel right? When a familiar option like Zelle isn’t available, it can be stressful to figure out how to send money safely, especially when the request feels urgent. Here are some safe alternatives.

First Bank is proud to have earned the BankSafe Trained Seal for educating its frontline staff using AARP BankSafe training focused on fraud prevention awareness.

Consumers increasingly rely on digital devices such as computers and smartphones to access financial accounts and other sensitive financial information. While this often makes things easy and convenient, accessing this information online also comes with risks.

In the normal course of business, First Bank and other financial institutions you do business with will request certain personal information - such as your name, Social Security number, address, income, and details about your assets.

Financial exploitation can take many forms such as theft of money or property by a family member, caregiver, or scammer. It is vital to take precautions to prevent exploitation against older Americans.

Investment fraud schemes include confidence scams in which a perpetrator gains the confidence of individuals before eventually enticing them to make a fraudulent investment.