Fraud Prevention Blogs - The First National Bank in Sioux Falls

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Do you practice safe checks? Tips for preventing check fraud

Do you practice safe checks? It should come as easily as airline safety, so buckle up for this one. Despite the fact that check use has declined by 25%, reports of check fraud have soared.

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.

Protecting your finances after the Social Security data breach

According to a report from USA Today, a national data breach has led to hackers obtaining and subsequently releasing 2.9 billion records containing people’s sensitive personal information.

Travel Checklist: Keep your money safe while you're away

Before you board that plane, hit the beach, or check in to your hotel, it’s important to make sure you keep your money safe while you’re away.

Business owners can take away valuable lessons from recent fraud attempt

Our Operations team recently shut down a fraud attempt in the amount of more than $221,000 — a scheme hinging on a small business’s check that had been intercepted by the fraudsters.

5 tips to keep your shopping merry and safe this holiday season

Between spending quality time with loved ones and taking part in the many festivities of the season, the holidays are already such a busy time — so the last thing you’d want is having to deal with fraud or identity

4 common types of business fraud to watch out for — and how to prevent them

Business owners face a myriad of challenges when it comes to running a successful enterprise. One of the most rapidly increasing challenges relates to that forbidden f-word: fraud.

5 ways to prevent fraud

Following the news of recent bank failures, fraudsters and scammers have been up to their usual tricks. Times of uncertainty often create a breeding ground of opportunity for criminals who are trying to steal your personal information or money.

Don't let scammers scare you this spooky season

Scammers like to hide under masks or wear disguises — like dressing up as your bank — to scare you into giving them secure personal or financial information.