Experts in the financial industry are expecting scammers to use new technology, such as artificial intelligence (AI), to play on emotions in attempts to trick and scare people. Regardless of the method being used, scammers usually have the same goal ā to obtain your...
Ashley Goodsell
Ashley Goodsell is a BSA fraud investigator at Centris Federal Credit Union in Omaha, Neb. Ashley has been in her role at Centris for five years and has ten years of law enforcement experience. She received her bachelorās degree in sociology from the University of Iowa and her Master of Public Administration in law from the University of Phoenix. Ashley has a passion for educating Centris members about fraud and contributes to the Centris Cybersecurity Center. In her free time, Ashley enjoys spending time with her kids at various sporting events, reading crime books and listening to podcasts.
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Investment Scams: What to Look for & How to Avoid Them
Investment scams and get-rich-quick schemes are currently on the rise. In 2023, the FBIās Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) reported $4.57 billion in losses due to investment scams. Scammers prey on the hopes of individuals looking for financial security,...
How to Protect Yourself from Internet Shopping Scams
In 2023, consumers reported $752 million dollars lost because of online retail scams. With the rise in internet shopping fraud, weāve put together a list of what to look for before buying something from an online store, how to protect yourself when purchasing online...
Protect Yourself from Fake QR Code Scams
Quick response codes also known as QR codes, are everywhere these days. Many restaurants use them for their menus, airlines use them for checking into your flight, and concerts or sporting events for admission tickets. While these codes are more prevalent...
How to Protect Yourself from Identity Theft
Identity theft can happen to anyone and occurs when someone uses another personās identifying information, typically for a financial gain. There are several ways identity theft can happen: Mail Fraud Data Breaches Digital Service (Apps) Compromise Phishing Emails...
Mail Fraud: What It Is and How to Protect Yourself
When we think of fraud, our minds usually go to cybersecurity and protecting ourselves online. While cybersecurity is an important topic, fraudsters are still intercepting the ātraditionalā ways of communicating. Mail fraud is a larger problem than most realize. So,...
How to Protect Minors from Being Scammed Online
Todayās youth have grown up surrounded by computers, smartphones, the internet and social media. Itās no surprise they are internet and tech savvy and have a lot of confidence navigating online. Along with their tech knowledge, young kids and teens may also be more...
What Are Tax Scams & How to Identify Them
Tax season is a prime time for fraudsters. Taxes are often mystifying, leaving people with questions about their tax returns. And because the IRS does not carry a perfect reputation with Americans, many are left on edge about receiving IRS communications. These...
Cybersecurity Tips: Protect Yourself Against Student Loan Forgiveness Scams
Some people seeking student debt forgiveness may not understand the process or know which sources to trust to see if they qualify. Unfortunately, loan scammers take advantage of those individuals. In doing so, they create fake student loan forgiveness applications to...
Fraud Prevention: Tips & Red Flags You Should Know
Fraud has become increasingly more common in todayās digital age. Fraudsters have more ways to target individuals than ever before, such as email, text and social media. As a financial institution, our responsibility is to educate our members about fraud and how to...