In the first nine months of 2025 alone, more than 5,100 victims have reported being targeted by these kinds of schemes with losses of more than $262 million.

Most freezes come down to a few triggers: Suspicious activity. Unusual transactions, sudden transfers, or anything that looks like fraud. Legal orders. Courts can require a bank to lock funds because ...

Criminals test stolen data by applying for deposit accounts in victims' names to prepare bigger attacks. Learn why banks won't share fraud details.

It’s the holiday shopping/scamming season. And that makes it a good time to think about protecting yourself from the dangers ...

One of the most vulnerable moments in life is feeling like your bank account has been hacked. Then, realizing that it is actually compromised is definitely a heart-sinking moment. Unfortunately, ...

Criminals no longer need to grab your wallet to drain your savings, they just need to slip past the weakest setting in your ...

When a bank suddenly locks your money, it does not feel like a technical glitch, it feels like the floor dropping out from ...

Banks have the right to close accounts for various reasons, including inactivity, low balance or suspicious activity. Prompt action and communication with the bank are crucial if an account is ...

Merging finances with your partner in your 20s might feel risky, but opening a joint bank account made us feel like more of a ...

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The Federal Bureau of Investigation is warning people about a fast-growing scam targeting personal and business financial accounts. According to the bureau’s Internet Crime Complaint Center, ...