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Protect Yourself: Understanding and Avoiding the Latest Scams!
Some of the most common consumer scams include imposter scams, phishing scams, online shopping scams, investment scams, and romance scams, often involving requests for money or personal information.
Here’s a more detailed look at some of these common scams:
1. Imposter Scams:
- How they work: Scammers impersonate individuals or organizations you trust, like government officials, banks, or companies, to gain your trust and trick you into giving them money or personal information.
Letter from the President
At Germantown Trust & Savings Bank, your financial security is our top priority. As cyber threats continue to evolve, it’s more important than ever to stay vigilant in protecting your personal and financial information.
I encourage you to take simple yet effective steps to enhance your cybersecurity: use strong, unique passwords, enable two-factor authentication, and monitor your accounts regularly for any suspicious activity. Be cautious of phishing emails, texts, and phone calls requesting personal information—when in doubt, contact us directly.
Our team is committed to providing secure banking solutions and resources to help keep your information safe. If you ever have concerns about your account security, please reach out.
Together, we can protect what matters most.