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How Scammers Use Social Engineering to Steal Money
November 1, 2022
Categories: Security
And how you can spot them
As scams become more prevalent, they are also more sophisticated, making them harder to detect. Scammers employ what is known as “social engineering” to manipulate people into revealing sensitive information.
It’s all about the psychology of persuasion. These scammers take advantage of human nature, aiming to lower your defenses so you’ll act on impulse rather...
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How to Outsmart Sophisticated Phishing Scams
October 20, 2022
Categories: Security
You’ve probably heard of phishing. But do you really know what it is - and more importantly, how to protect yourself from falling victim to it? Phishing scams have become very sophisticated, but there are some simple things you can do to protect yourself and keep your personal information safe.
What is Phishing?
Let’s start with a basic description: Phishing is a type of scam where an attacker sends a fraudulent message to trick you into revealing sensitive...
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Pay It Safe with Zelle®
June 30, 2022
Categories: Financial Education, Security
Did you know some fraudsters work full-time to steal money? We want to keep you safe from the scams, such as some of the latest ones involving Zelle®.
Remember, when it comes to sharing personal information with Park Bank, only provide info if you’ve called us directly. Don’t share sensitive information after you pick up a call, receive a text message or open emails appearing to come from Park Bank.
Here...
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How Banking Technology Can Help Achieve Financial Goals
October 22, 2020
Categories: Financial Education
You have a lot of spare time, right?
Ha.
Right. I saw that eye roll.
Every minute of your day is valuable and you should be spending those minutes on the things that bring meaning to your life – things that help you reach a goal, things that create memories with your family, things that help you grow, things that make you happy.
And while your finances certainly play a role in all of that, they shouldn’t be a starring role.
Let’s...
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