Protecting your financial peace of mind

Romance fraud occurs when a criminal adopts a fake online identity to gain a victim’s affection and trust. The scammer then uses the illusion of a romantic or close relationship to manipulate and/or steal from the victim.

Investment scams claim you’ll likely make a lot of money quickly or easily with little to no risk — usually by investing in the financial markets, cryptocurrency, real estate, or precious metals and coins.

Scammers send fake texts to trick you into giving them your personal information— things like your password, account number, or Social Security number. If they get that information, they could gain access to your email, bank, or other accounts.

Identity theft is when someone uses your personal or financial information without your permission.  They steal your information and use it to buy things, get credit in your name, steal your refund, or even use your insurance for medical care.

A money mule is someone who transfers illegally acquired money on behalf of a criminal. They add distance between victims and criminals to help launder money acquired from criminal activity, which makes it harder to accurately trace money trails.

Imposters pretend to be someone you trust, like your financial institution, to convince you to send them money or share personal information.  These scams often begin with a phone call, an email, or a text.