ID Protection & Fraud Prevention

State of Maine Data Breach

November 9, 2023

Earlier this year, a data breach occurred at Maine’s Department of Administrative and Financial Services, potentially exposing the personal data…

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Avoiding Imposter Scams

November 7, 2023

Fraudsters and scammers are ever-evolving and deceptively clever in their attempts to obtain peoples’ money and personal information. In today’s…

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Important Information About Credit Union Text Messaging Scam

November 1, 2023

OTIS Federal Credit Union wants to alert you about a text messaging scam that is impacting credit union members across…

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Package Delivery Scam

October 29, 2023

With the holiday season quickly approaching, many people are ordering gifts and other items through the mail. Please be aware…

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Tips for Financial Protection When Traveling

July 7, 2023

Summer is a popular time for many to travel, whether it be within your home state or across the ocean.…

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Fraud Trends to Watch

September 22, 2022

Scenario 1 – Brute Force Attack What Is a Brute Force Attack? A brute force attack is a trial-and-error method…

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Scams: Calls, Emails, and Fraudulent Checks

June 30, 2022

Unfortunately, there are many scams out there, and they come in different forms. Some scammers use phone calls to coerce…

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Preventing Identity Theft

April 14, 2022

According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), identity theft complaints increased from 651,000 in 2019 to 1.4 million in 2020.…

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IMPORTANT: Beware of New Text Phishing Scam!

December 15, 2021

PLEASE NOTE: Phishing campaigns via text, known as SMS phishing or smishing, are becoming increasingly common. Mainers should be wary…

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Protect Yourself from Online Romance Scams!

February 9, 2021

If someone you meet online needs your bank account information to deposit money, they are most likely using your account…

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