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In recent months, we have seen a rise in a specific type of scam. We here at Kelly Community hope to give you the tools to protect your money from would-be thieves! Scenario: You receive an unexpected call from someone claiming to be with the Treasury department. They tell you that a distant relative ofRead More »Scam: Fooled – Not Me!

In recent months, we have seen a rise in a specific type of scam. We here at Kelly Community hope to give you the tools to protect your money from would-be thieves! Scenario: You are browsing the web or reviewing e-mails on your home PC and suddenly, a warning pops up. (Our members tell usRead More »Scammed – How did they do that?

Identity theft has become a mainstream crime. It happens thousands of times of day and is the primary reasons Kelly Community and so many other financial institutions are so iron-clad about fraud detection on debit and credit cards. As members ourselves, we understand the frustrations of having purchases declined because of suspected fraud, but thereRead More »Keeping Your Cards Safe While You Travel

In today’s digital age, where convenience often trumps caution, it’s crucial to remain vigilant about safeguarding your personal information. With the rise of identity theft and fraudulent activities, one of the most critical precautions you can take is to refrain from sharing sensitive details like your account or Social Security number over the phone orRead More »Protecting Your Identity!

Summer…the most wonderful time of year for a lot of us here in Texas. Unfortunately, it’s also the most wonderful time of year for scammers. With so many people traveling, these criminals are out in full force, waiting for you to slip up so they can still your money and/or identity. Here are some tipsRead More »Avoid Travel Scams This Summer

Scareware fraud operates by presenting victims with alarming pop-up messages or fake security alerts that claim their device is infected with a virus, malware or other threat. These messages often mimic legitimate antivirus software, tricking users into believing they urgently need to take action to protect their devices. In a panic, users may follow promptsRead More »Beware of Scareware Fraud Scams