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Banking Scams through E-mail. USAA Credit Union and Citizen's Bank (Updated)

  Don't Be Fooled: Understanding and Avoiding Banking Scams (Pictures at the end of the post. Details are highlighted in yellow.) Key points to this post: 1. Summary of how banking scams and fraud work and where they originate. 2. Pictures of some banking scams via email. 3. Resources to stay up to date with current email scams and fraud.  In today's digital world, where convenience reigns supreme, online banking has become the norm. However, with this increased ease of access comes an unfortunate reality: the rise of banking scams. These sophisticated attempts to steal your hard-earned money can target anyone, regardless of their age, location, or financial background. Understanding how these scams work is the first step towards safeguarding yourself. This blog post will equip you with the knowledge and tools to recognize and avoid these deceptive tactics. 5 Key Concepts to Understand Banking Scams Social Engineering: This is the core principle behind most banking scams. S...