Category: Identity Theft Prevention

Money mule scams use everyday people to move stolen funds. Learn warning signs, risks, and how to avoid becoming involved in fraud.

Learn how wire fraud schemes target businesses, warning signs to watch for, and how employee training can help prevent financial losses.

Unsure what to do with old papers? Learn when to file, shred, or toss documents to protect your personal information from identity theft.

From January 2025 to November 2025, the Federal Bureau of Investigation Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) received more than 5,100 complaints reporting account takeover fraud, with losses exceeding $262 million.

In a recent Public Service Announcement (PSA) the FBI warns of cyber criminals impersonating financial institutions to steal money or information in Account Takeover (ATO) fraud schemes.

Phishing attacks continue to remain one of the biggest cyber threats, targeting both individuals and businesses alike. The first step in protecting yourself from a phishing scam is learning to spot the warning signs.

According to the Federal Trade Commission in 2024, the second most common way for scammers to reach victims was by phone call.

According to the Federal Trade Commission in 2024, consumers reported losing $470 million to scams initiated with text messages. Below are the five most common types of text message scams.

Elderly Financial Exploitation (EFE) is continuing to see a rise in case reports. According to AARP, victims over age 60 lose $28.3 billion annually in the United States.

Free Shred Day will take place on Saturday, May 3, 2025 from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at our Headquarters (3330 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266).