What You Need to Know to Help Avoid a Business Email Compromise March 21, 2022 Business Email Compromise (BEC) is a cybercrime scam where an imposter attempts to access critical business information or request payment in order to defraud a company. Cybercriminals send emails that appear as though it is coming from a vendor, trusted business partner, or a trusted source within the company. BEC Examples The following are common… Read More
FirstBanker Named a Banker of Distinction by Colorado Bankers Association March 11, 2022 FirstBank Multicultural Banking Center Vice President Cristal Corral Macias was recognized by the Colorado Bankers Association (CBA) as a “Banker of Distinction” for her contribution to improving financial literacy among businessowners, women, children and multicultural groups. Cristal and four others were honored during the CBA Legislative Briefing session on March 2, 2022. The award is… Read More
Celebrating International Women’s Day March 8, 2022 FirstBank is proud to celebrate International Women’s Day today, March 8th. From the earliest computer programmers to the Women’s Suffrage Movement and beyond, women have long been catalysts for innovation in society and business. As we take time to reflect during Women’s History Month, we also recognize and celebrate today’s female leaders. Women make up… Read More
How to Stop Online Scammers February 17, 2022 Shopping trends are changing, and a record number of consumers are making their purchases online. As more people turn to tech for their shopping needs, the scammers are quickly following suit. A 2021 TransUnion survey found that digital fraud attempts in the U.S. rose 17.1 percent from the same time the previous year. That means millions of… Read More
FirstBank: Where Culture Comes First February 10, 2022 FirstBank is more than a workplace; it’s where you can be empowered to better the world and make a positive impact; it’s where you can collaborate, innovate, and learn new skills. And it’s where you can make lifelong friendships and grow a fulfilling career. FirstBank is not just a company or a brand. It’s 2,800… Read More
FirstBank: Donde la cultura es prioridad February 10, 2022 FirstBank es más que un lugar de trabajo; es donde usted puede empoderarse para mejorar el mundo y tener un impacto positivo; es donde puede colaborar, innovar y aprender nuevas habilidades. Y es donde puede hacer amistades para toda la vida y desarrollar una carrera profesional satisfactoria. FirstBank no es solo una empresa o una… Read More
What the New $600 IRS Tax Law Means for Zelle Users February 10, 2022 There have been recent questions and concerns about the American Rescue Plan Act – a new IRS tax law, requiring certain payment networks to report $600 or more in total payments received for goods and services in a calendar year. Our goal is to provide clarity on how this new law may impact individuals and… Read More
Celebrate the Year of the Tiger: Lunar New Year 2022 January 31, 2022 Lunar New Year takes place Feb. 1 – 15. It marks the first new moon of the lunisolar calendar traditional to many East-Asian countries and is celebrated by over 1.5 billion people. Each year is marked by one of twelve Zodiac animals, each with its own meaning and attributes. 2022 is the Year of the… Read More
Última alerta de estafa: Evitar estafas de cachorros January 20, 2022 Con personalidades adorables y la voluntad de mostrar amor incondicional y lealtad, no es de extrañar que los perros sean el mejor amigo del humano. Desafortunadamente, los estafadores también lo saben, y usan una variedad de tácticas para aprovecharse de los amantes de los perros desprevenidos que buscan comprar un perrito. Sin embargo, puede evitar… Read More
Latest Scam Alert: Avoid Becoming a Victim of Donation Fraud January 4, 2022 Unfortunately, when disaster strikes, criminals often use tragedies to exploit those who want to help. Donation fraud can happen at any time and has become even easier to commit because of current technology. With the Marshall and Middle Fork fires in Colorado, FirstBank is here to help protect you from scammers who want to take… Read More