Tuesday, March 8, 2022 In an increasingly-digital world, people use devices and technology for all sorts of things. Shopping, social media, finances, vacation planning, and everything in between. While increased accessibility to these outlets helps make things in our lives quick and convenient, having so much personal information online leaves us vulnerable to cyber criminals looking to make a quick buck. Data breaches alone have exposed hundreds of millions of consumers to hackers, with almost 1.4 million complaints of identity theft in 2020 alone, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). That’s more than $3.3 billion stolen by identity thieves in one year! Tuesday, December 28, 2021 Tuesday, November 23, 2021 At Community Financial we hate to see your money go to waste, and with Black Friday and Cyber Monday on the horizon, it’s more important than ever to make sure that your purchases are responsible and safe. From misleading advertisements to scams and fraud, there are plenty of ways your Black Friday shopping can go wrong. Before you brave the crowds (or the internet), we’ve put together a list of tips to help you score deals without putting your account in danger.Blog Archive
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4 Ways to Shop Smarter Online
In the last year, over 68% of Americans shopped online—25% of which shop online at least once per month. For many, online shopping is a must because it provides everything at the click of a button. And usually with express shipping! With more and more consumers turning to online retailers instead of brick-and-mortar stores, it’s important that we review a few easy ways to shop smarter online.
Black Friday/Cyber Monday Tips
