Be wary of payment requests via email Criminals are targeting business email accounts to steal contact information and company-branded signature blocks. They use the information to create convincing emails (whether they be legitimate email accounts of victims, spoofed emails, or look-a-like domains) to target accounts payable and/or human resources employees. The scammers will often send…
Fraudsters are calling Alaskans claiming to be First National fraud department representatives. The scammers claim the customer’s card cannot be used until the cardholder’s identity is verified. If you receive a suspicious call, hang up immediately and call your local bank to report the incident. First National and other legitimate financial institutions will never call…
The FBI has reported a string of cyber-attacks where scammers have used stolen healthcare portal credentials to send money to their own accounts. Stay alert and be aware of these potential signs a criminal is trying to gain access to your information: Learn more about these fraud attempts and how you can protect yourself with information…
First National has received reports of scammers making cold calls using fake caller ID and impersonating our fraud department or claiming to be federal agents for various government agencies. The scammers then request personal details or demand payment from potential victims. When you receive a suspicious call – hang up right away and call a known…
The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center reported nearly $2.4 billion in losses due to Business Email Compromise (BEC) fraud in 2021. Stay vigilant – do not click on links or open emails from sources you don’t know. While traditional spear phishing methods such as using fake emails to pose as vendors, CEOs, or other trusted managers are still common,…