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How We Became Lake Ridge Bank

We knew right from the start that one of the most important decisions we would need to make was what to name our new bank.

Our fraud mitigation techniques can also improve your business's efficiency and reduce costs. It’s a win-win-win!

This is a timely read that can help you protect your operation from schemers seeking to exploit those who've received business relief from the government.

With the immunization roll-out in full swing, many are eager to get their vaccine shot. That eagerness can leave people vulnerable to fraudsters.

Scammers typically target the most vulnerable, and often most trusting, members of society. In this case: the emotionally vulnerable.

In a high-tech world, most check fraud is decidedly low-tech. Here are a few suggestions for businesses to avoid becoming victims of check fraud.

These are a few examples of attempted fraud we've seen in recent months, and the measures we took to prevent them from working.

As technology makes transferring funds quicker and easier, scammers have begun devising ways to capitalize.

Given the current economic climate, millions of Americans are desperate to receive good news of any kind. Scammers know, and they're exploiting that.

Scammers may try to use you to move stolen money. If you help them, you could be what law enforcement calls a money mule.

If you haven’t gotten your stimulus check or have questions about it, the IRS has a number you can call to get answers. But the IRS won’t be calling you.

Cybercriminals count on us to be distracted and let our guard down. If we do, they can trick us into handing over our personal or financial information.

One unfortunate result of the novel coronavirus pandemic is an increase in fraud attempts, especially for businesses. Use these tips for avoiding fraud and scams!

Over the last few weeks, more people are beginning to feel financial strain. Consider these tips to help you create some stability within your finances.

This article is a high-level overview of fraud-related information that every business owner should know. We are sharing it here in its entirety.

Looking for stronger ways to protect your credit? Thanks to a new federal law, soon you can get free credit freezes and year-long fraud alerts.

Do you sell products online using an Internet Merchant Account? If so, it’s important to understand how to protect yourself from credit card fraud.

Digital wallets are becoming more commonly used. Learn more about the technology and the benefits of utilizing one.

Beware of free trials as they are often too good to be true and often try to take advantage of customers. Learn why you should stay away from these traps.

Don't let credit card fraud ruin your holidays. Here are 9 tips on how to avoid it, including best practices for privacy and securing your devices.