10/07/2026
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to revisit a few simple tips that can help protect your personal and financial information.
Fraud is on the rise: Scammers stole an estimated $68 billion from Americans last year, according to BankersNeverAskThat.com. One common tactic scammers use is creating a sense of urgency. They may claim your account has been compromised, that a large payment is pending or that immediate action is required to protect your funds. If you receive an unexpected request like this, pause and verify the information by contacting your bank directly through a trusted phone number.
American Bankers Association's campaign also reminds
consumers that banks will never ask for passwords, one-time security codes or request that clients move money to another account for safekeeping.
To help protect yourself from fraud, use strong and unique passwords for your online accounts, enable multifactor authentication whenever possible, keep your devices and software up to date, and monitor your bank and credit card accounts regularly for suspicious activity. Be especially cautious of unsolicited emails, text messages and phone calls requesting personal or financial information.
