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Current Scams and How to Prevent Fraud - BankCents S2 Ep. 2


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BankCents host, Greg Marantz, is joined by Matt Stark, Vice President at BOS.
If you have an email address, social security number, or home or cell phone number, listen up! This episode’s conversation focuses on technology support scams, online job and application scams, and online sales scams and how to better protect yourself from fraud. Matt breaks down how consumers can spot a scam, red flags, and resources if you’re a victim of fraud.

BankCents is the podcast that makes sense of all things banking. Something you don't understand or want to learn more? Message us on social media, comment below, or email us at [email protected] with your questions about banking.

BankCents is brought to you by the Bank of Springfield (BOS), a community bank located in Illinois and Missouri. BOS is a full-service institution that offers a wide range of financial offerings. Learn more at ⁠⁠bankwithbos.com⁠⁠.

If you are a victim of Identity Theft:
Call the company where the fraud occurred.
Place a free fraud alert by contacting one of the three credit bureaus. They are required to tell the other two.
Report Identity Theft to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at IdentityTheft.gov (link to website https://www.identitytheft.gov/_

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5k0KJc_2I8

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