Fraud Prevention & Security

Protect your identity and your finances by staying on top of the latest security and fraud prevention measures.

5/15/17 Fraud Prevention & Security

Identity theft protection: strong passwords

Need password help? Let's look at easy-to-hack passwords, review tactics for creating harder-to-hack passwords, and learn about password managers.

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5/5/17 Fraud Prevention & Security

How to create secure, memorable passwords

Passwords are essential if you want to use the Internet to make online purchases, bank online, access your mail or communicate with friends.Your challenge is to create passwords that are complex enough to elude hackers but easy enough for you to remember.

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12/21/16 Fraud Prevention & Security

Almost scammed: the “Granny Scam” hits home for my mother

The mother of one of our bloggers was recently targeted in a "granny scam" scheme. Fortunately, she was able to detect that there was something fishy, so she did not fall victim to the scam. Learn about "family emergency" and granny scams and get some tips on how to avoid being a victim.

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9/29/16 Budgeting & Saving • Fraud Prevention & Security

How to spot the ‘cracking cards’ scam

Each year, people fall victim to a scam known as “cracking cards.” Scammers crack into debit card accounts and leave card owners on the hook for hundreds or even thousands of dollars. Now, these scammers are using social media to target victims – especially college students and new grads who are strapped for cash.

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4/6/16 Fraud Prevention & Security

What to do when you’ve become a victim of a data breach

Learn what steps you should take when you become victim of a data breach.

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9/23/15 Fraud Prevention & Security

How Alliant protects its members from fraud

At Alliant, our mission is to look out for the best interest of our members, and part of that mission is to do everything in our power to protect the security of their accounts. Here are a few ways we protect our members' information.

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