Can You Spot a Phishing Scam? Every day, thousands of people fall victim to fraudulent emails, texts and calls from scammers pretending to be their bank. And in this time of expanded use of online and mobile banking, the problem is only growing worse. In fact, the Federal Trade Commission’s report on fraud estimates that […]
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For over 120 years, Jersey State Bank has been safeguarding our clients’ accounts. As fraudsters become more sophisticated, now is the time for increased vigilance. In honor of our milestone anniversary, we introduce “120 Tips for 120 Years of Strength & Security”. Tip #1: Start 2023 off cyber smart, like, and follow Jersey State Bank’s […]
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October is Security Awareness Month Every day, scammers send out fraudulent emails, texts and phone calls to try to get your personal information. We’re happy to partner with @AmericanBankersAssociation to raise awareness of these common phishing tactics. Would your bank call you to verify your password? Nope. #BanksNeverAskThat. Just hang up, and call the number on the […]
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The Federal Trade Commission states that people lose a lot of money to phone scams — sometimes their life savings. Scammers have figured out countless ways to cheat you out of your money over the phone. In some scams, they act friendly and helpful. In others, they might threaten or try to scare you. One […]
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