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Tips on keeping your checks and information safe. 

Cybersecurity risks have grown just as rapidly as technology has and online scam artists are always finding new ways to lower a system’s defenses.

Explore business financing options designed for Oklahoma small businesses. From expansion to cash flow needs, find the right loan to help your business grow with confidence.

Vision Bank has been made aware of a phone scam circulating in our area. Scammers are calling customers while posing as the bank. 

Dive into the concept of interest with Vision Bank. Learn how it impacts savings, loans, and the magic of compound interest.

Every day, thousands of people fall for fraudulent emails, texts, and calls from scammers pretending to be a bank. These are commonly referred to as phishing scams and victims can lose hundreds, even thousands of dollars.

Peer-to-peer payment (P2P) scams are on the rise, along with many other types of fraud. Keep reading to gain valuable information on mobile payment fraud prevention to teach you how to avoid P2P scams and conduct all your transactions as safely as possible.

Check fraud might sound like a thing of the past, but it remains a very real, and growing threat to individuals and businesses. At Vision Bank, we believe that knowledge is one of the best defenses against check fraud, which is why we want to help you identify some of the warning signs and what you can do to remain safe.

Explore IRAs with Vision Bank. Understand Roth vs. Traditional IRAs, contribution limits, and plan for retirement.

In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, we are offering examples of common scams against the elderly and advice on how to protect seniors from scams and financial abuse.

Peer-to-peer payment (P2P) scams are on the rise, along with many other types of fraud. Keep reading to gain valuable information on mobile payment fraud prevention to teach you how to avoid P2P scams and conduct all your transactions as safely as possible.

The tight housing market is an open door for scammers to take advantage of those looking for a place to live. Vision Bank offers these rental and homebuyer scam prevention tips to help you remain safe and avoid getting taken.

Understand income and expenses with Vision Bank. Learn to manage finances, balance budgets, and secure a bright financial future.

Financing a new home is a big step. At Vision Bank, we want to make it as easy as possible for you to find your dream home. Whether you are a first-time home buyer, looking for something new, or are ready to refresh your current home, we can help you!

Funny word, serious threat. Smishing is a type of cyber-attack where scammers try to trick people into revealing sensitive information.

No matter how tech savvy you are, cybersecurity should be top of mind anytime you use the internet. If that sounds overwhelming, don’t stress. You don’t need to be an expert.

Online scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated, making it more important than ever to take proactive steps to protect your personal and financial information. In this article, you'll learn practical ways to strengthen your online security, including enabling multi factor authentication, updating privacy settings, using strong passwords or passphrases, keeping devices up to date and recognizing the warning signs of phishing attempts.

In the past, consumers could rely on certain tell-tale signs to warn them about a potential scam. For example, scammers with limited English skills were easy to spot because their messages often contained grammatical mistakes and misspelled words.

For most of us, the holidays are a time to think about giving and receiving gifts, spending time with loved ones, and enjoying the festivities of the season. But sadly, with the rise in shopping at this time of the year, the holidays also come with a rise in scams and crime that take advantage of people’s good nature.

Learn how to identify phishing scams, protect your sensitive info, and stay secure online with tips from Vision Bank, serving communities across Oklahoma.

Scammers use wire fraud as a way to trick individuals into giving away their money easily and quickly.

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.