Category: Fraud Awareness

Banks invest heavily in measures to protect their customers and prevent systemwide cyberattacks. But is mobile banking actually secure?

In 2022 alone, nearly 70,000 people reported falling victim to romance scams. Southern Bank can help victims navigate the complex process of reporting and recovery.

Learn to safeguard against deceptive pop-ups and protect yourself from fraud.

As you file your taxes, be on the lookout for potential tax scams. Learn more about identifying tax scams.

The holiday season is officially upon us — and while it’s a time of joy and celebration, it’s also a prime season for fraudsters seeking to exploit unsuspecting consumers.

Financial transactions are increasingly conducted online. That’s what makes safeguarding your bank account more and more crucial each and every day. Protecting your sensitive financial information is a shared responsibility we at Southern Bank take extremely seriously. 

In this blog post, we explore the various types of bank fraud we’ve seen this year, shedding light on their methods, impact, and most importantly, ways to shield yourself against them.

Learn how to protect yourself from check-washing scams.

Learn how to protect yourself from check-washing scams.

With the advancement of technology, people have become more reliant on their devices, and this has also led to an increase in the number of tech support scams. Learn what to look for and avoid.