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Fraud Awareness Bulletins

How to spot and avoid the latest scams and keep your personal and account information safe from scammers.

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Tech Support Scam

Perpetrators of tech support scams try to trick victims into believing their computers are infected and they need help. Some scammers pretend to be connected with Microsoft, Apple or a familiar security software company such as Norton or McAfee, and claim to have detected malware that poses an imminent threat to the person's computer.

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Avoid Scams Involving Virtual Currency Kiosk or "Bitcoin ATMs"

Fraudsters and con artists often convince unwitting consumers to send payments via gift cards and money transfers. Now, scammers are increasingly stealing money using cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, often telling consumers to use so-called virtual currency kiosks (also known as Bitcoin ATMs).

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Cybersecurity "Pig Butchering" Scam

A recent cryptocurrency scam has highlighted a need for fraud awareness. The new scam - called "pig butchering" - includes a sophisticated new twist that combines a romance scam with an investment spin.

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Beware of QR Codes

They seem to be everywhere lately. Small scannable boxes, called Quick Response (QR) codes, are popping up on signs, restaurant menus, print ads, flyers, product packaging and lots of other marketing pieces you see on a daily basis.

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Data Breach Recovery – What Steps Should I Take?

You're careful with passwords, don't click unfamiliar links, and shred all documents that contain personal financial information. You've done all the right things, and yet, you find out that your information was involved in a data breach.

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Data Privacy and How Businesses Can Put Privacy First
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With the global big data market set to be worth nearly $235 billion by 2026, to say that data is now core to business success today would be a massive understatement. From tweaking shipping strategies to delivering more relevant advertising campaigns to customers, businesses are constantly looking for ways to make more data-driven decisions.

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How to Take Back Control of Your Data

From social media to online shopping, our lives and the digital world become more and more intertwined everyday. And while the digital world has afforded us a whole new level of convenience and access to information, it is imperative that consumers remember the best practices for protecting their personal data and ensuring it is being used the right way.

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Online Shopping – Package Delivery Fraud

The COVID-19 pandemic is dramatically altering how millions of American consumers shop, with online sales skyrocketing thanks to consumers’ concerns about the health risks of shopping in brick and mortar stores. According to the United States Census Bureau, U.S. retail e-commerce reached $211.5 billion in the second quarter of 2020, up 31.8 percent from the first quarter and 44.5 percent year-over-year. With delivery vans buzzing around neighborhoods as never before, scammers are looking to capitalize on this trend.

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Customer Security Message from David Konrath

Nicolet Bank Director of Security gives practical tips to avoid scams during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Protect your Business from Mail Theft

Unsecured mail gives thieves an opportunity to steal from you. Take a few easy steps to protect your business from mail theft.  

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Protecting your Personal Mail

The U.S. Postal Service reaches every home and business in the country. The vast majority of the mail it delivers arrives in tact, but thieves persist in their efforts to steal it. Use these tips to protect yourself from mail theft which can result in identity theft and financial fraud.

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