Protect Yourself from Phishing Scams
Posted On: January 26, 2026 by Prevail Bank in: Digital Banking, Fraud
Protect Yourself from Phishing Scams
Phishing scams remain the top-reported online crime, with AI-powered phishing scams exploding. Global volumes are up about 140%.
In this blog, we'll take a closer look at how phishing works and how you can protect yourself from being fooled by scammers.
What is a phishing scam?Phishing is a type of scam that tries to get you to give up personal information and/or to authorize payments. Phishing scams are designed...
A Sure-Fire Way to Minimize the Risk of Identity Theft
Posted On: August 29, 2025 by Prevail Bank in: Banking / Money Management, Digital Banking, Fraud
According to the FTC, your odds of becoming a victim of identity theft are about 1 in 15. And losses attributed to fraud continue to rise due to the increase of people engaging in social media, electronic communications, and online shopping.
In other words, someone you know – your neighbor, your friend, a relative, a co-worker – is likely to fall prey this year. Maybe even you. If you fall victim to identity theft,...