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With a majority of our daily financial transactions occurring digitally, your personal and financial information are more at risk than ever before. The good news is that there are simple safeguards that will help you recognize and protect yourself against identity theft.

Even if you’re just starting your first real job—actually, especially if you’re just starting your first real job—it’s time to start thinking about retirement. That’s not a comment on how motivated or unmotivated you are, or a suggestion that you should wish your life away. It’s just reality.

Learn about 10 common estate planning mistakes. Contact Vision Bank in Oklahoma to discuss Trust options.

Fake checks can appear to be real checks for businesses or individuals. They can also look like cashier's checks, money orders or checks sent electronically.

An important step to finding a home, whether you’re renting or buying, is ensuring that you have a good credit history.

They love me, they love me not. Here’s how you can prevent yourself from falling victim to some of the sneakiest crimes out there—romance scams.

As a business owner, chances are you wear many hats. Here are the top five scams targeting businesses and tips on how to protect yourself and your company.

As a business owner, chances are you wear many hats. Here are the top five scams targeting businesses and tips on how to protect yourself and your company.

If you received a check in the mail instructing you to deposit, cash, or transfer funds, you could be a victim of a “money mule” scam.

In the 2019 How America Banks survey, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) noted that 34 percent of households in Oklahoma use mobile banking as their primary means of accessing their bank accounts. With online and mobile banking, customers can check account balances and monitor their transaction history from the convenience of home computers or mobile devices.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning of a scam that attempts to trick young people on social media into depositing a fake check in exchange for a painting of themselves. Read the article for ways to protect yourself. 

A phone call from a loved one in trouble can be alarming, which is exactly what scammers are counting on. Grandparent scams use urgency, fear and emotion to trick victims into sending money before verifying the facts. Learn how to recognize the warning signs and take action if you believe you've encountered a scam.

Protecting your financial future starts with staying informed. As scammers continue to find new ways to target individuals and businesses, knowing how to recognize and respond to potential threats is essential. Explore practical fraud prevention tips, learn how to spot common scams and discover ways to help keep your accounts and personal information safe.

Personal loans and HELOCs can be a good alternative to using a credit card. However, personal loans work differently from HELOCs. Click to learn about the differences so you can choose the best financing option for your needs.

Dating apps are unfortunately attractive to scammers for a number of reasons, such as emotional vulnerability and the anonymity and ease of creating fake profiles.

Scammers are constantly looking for new ways to target individuals and families. Knowing how to spot the red flags can help you protect your personal information, your finances, and the people you care about most. Learn simple ways to recognize potential scams and stay safe.

Fraud often starts with access to personal information. Learn how criminal groups like the Felony Lane Gang operate, why they target vehicles and what you can do to help keep your financial information, identity and accounts secure.