Spot fraud & scams

Stay a step ahead of hackers, fraudsters, scammers, and thieves. Know what to look for — and what to do — to keep your money and identity safe.

Stop cyber criminals in their tracks and help prevent hacks, scams, and fraud.

10 things to know about vishing (before you get that call)

That call from your "bank" might not be from your bank at all. Scammers now use spoofed caller IDs and AI-cloned voices to sound convincingly real, but a few simple habits can keep you and your money safe. Discover 10 things everyone should know about vishing before that phone ever rings.

The most common scams targeting Bay Area residents and businesses

Fraud is evolving faster than ever — and unfortunately, Bay Area residents and businesses are often prime targets. From tech-enabled scams to impersonation and payment fraud, criminals increasingly tailor their tactics to local issues, trusted institutions, and real-life stressors.

Think it’s your bank contacting you? It might be an imposter scam.

Imposter scams are on the rise for businesses and consumers — find out how to protect your money and personal info from fraudsters.

What is skimming — and how can you protect yourself?

As we all experience a never-ending stream of financial scams, let’s talk about card reader skimming — what it is, and how you can protect yourself.

No, that Nigerian prince or princess doesn’t want to marry you

There is roughly one successful cyberattack every two seconds and 95% include a social engineering element. Find out what social engineering is and what you can do to protect yourself.

Watch out for QR code fraud

Did you know that cybercriminals can take advantage of QR codes to exploit consumers? Find out what you can do to stay cyber safe.

How to spot tax scams and fight back

Tax time is back, and that means tax scammers are too. Protect your money and your personal information with these important and timely tips.

Zelle® scams are on the rise

As Zelle® gains popularity as a fast and free way to send and receive money, it also gains popularity as a tool for scammers. Learn what to watch for so you can Zelle® with confidence.

Don't wait until you've been hacked

Stop a hack before it starts. Learn the top 7 scams we’re seeing so you can be vigilant about your personal and financial information and stay safe online.

Report fraud & theft

Find the first steps and follow-up actions you should take to report fraud, or potential crime, and protect your identity and money.

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