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Be Alert for Scams - Especially When You Least _ it

Today’s fraudsters are progressively in their efforts to your money and personal __.

Scams succeed because they _ like the real thing catch you off guard. 

Scammers are looking to _ advantage of anyone who went through a crisis __ big life event such __:

  • Marriage
  • A move
  • A death in the _

The scams may come __ varying forms including:

  • Fraudulent insurance checks
  • Fake vendors
  • Gift theft
  • Home invasion

When dealing with people __ businesses, whether by phone, _ or email, it is _ to always consider the _ of a scam.

Tips to Stay Safe

Do not fall prey __ these scams. To avoid _ crusades that may result __ security breaches, identity theft, __ financial loss, take the _ steps:

  1. Do not pay up for a promised service do business with reputable __ face to face. 

  2. Be cautious about what _ you share on social . Be sure to use __ setting on all online .

  3. Consider how you pay. a credit card to your liability for fraudulent __. Click here to learn to open a Great __ Rewards VISA®

  4. Check your bank statements _ to look for any .

Additional Resources

If you believe you a victim of a _, consider the following actions:

  • Contact Great Western Bank _ ( 1-800-952-2043 ) and monitor any that may have been _.

  • Watch for any unexplainable __ to your account.

  • Immediately change any passwords might have revealed and __ not use that password __ the future.

  • Avoid reusing passwords on sites.

Refer to the Fraud Protection Page for more detailed _ on protecting yourself this _ and throughout the year.

 

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