At the Village Bank, our top priority is protecting your personal information. Take a moment to learn about different ways criminals may be after your personal information and how to protect yourself.
Scams
Scammers are constantly developing news ways to trick people out of their money. You can protect yourself by being aware of these common scams.
- Call Spoofing
Spoofed calls can appear to be from your bank, the IRS, computer and tech support companies, or even the lottery. - Tech Support Scams
Tech support scams are a growing fraud trend that affects thousands each year. - Lottery/Sweepstakes Scams
Lottery and sweepstakes scams come in many forms, sometimes appearing to be from the state lottery or publisher’s clearinghouse, while other times it’s from a foreign lottery or an investment opportunity. - IRS Scams
Most common during tax season, IRS scams can happen at any time and cause millions of dollars of losses. - Romance Scams
Fraudsters create a persona to lure victims in, often weaving in excuses for not being able to meet in person. - Overpayment Scams
Known commonly as Craigslist scams, Overpayment Scams can occur on any sales platform and target sellers by sending more than the agreed price of the item for sale and then requesting the victim either return the extra funds or send it elsewhere.
Debit Card Fraud
A debit card can be a useful tool for accessing money, but you need to be mindful of where and when you use it. Here are tips to help protect you from debit card fraud.
