How to Stop Online Scammers October 6, 2020 The current pandemic has driven a record number of shoppers online. But can this online boom also lead to more fraud? According to some experts, it can. A recent TransUnion survey reported that 22 percent of Americans fell victim to some form of online fraud in 2020. That means millions of folks have been affected.… Read More
Cómo prevenir estafadores en línea October 6, 2020 La pandemia actual ha llevado a que los compradores en línea lleguen a números récord. Pero este auge en línea también puede conducir a más fraude. Según algunos expertos, puede suceder. Una encuesta reciente de TransUnion informó que el 22 por ciento de los estadounidenses fueron víctimas de algún tipo de fraude en línea en… Read More
Get to Know: Kate Bellino October 1, 2020 Kate Bellino’s FirstBank career has been eventful to say the least. In little over a year she’s held two positions and weathered a pandemic. She’s seen nationwide protests and found a passion for social justice in the process. Now, in the midst of it all, she’s making a move to the nation’s capital. Like we… Read More
Cybersecurity Awareness Month October 1, 2020 October is National Cyber Security Awareness month. Here are five quick and easy tips to keep your money safe this Fall and beyond. … Read More
Alerta de estafa más reciente: Fraude con tarjeta y qué hacer si es víctima de este fraude October 1, 2020 La estafa Una de las estafas más comunes en la actualidad es el fraude con tarjeta, el uso no autorizado de una tarjeta de crédito o débito para obtener dinero o bienes de manera fraudulenta. Los estafadores utilizan múltiples tácticas para recopilar esta información, incluyendo replicar la banda magnética de su tarjeta (táctica conocida como skimming), la… Read More
Giving for Good: Carbondale Businesses Team Up to Support Stepping Stones September 23, 2020 Giving For Good succeeded in its second year in Carbondale, Colo. During October, FirstBank and two Carbondale eateries, Carbondale Creamery and Café and Dos Gringos Burritos, collaborated to raise funds for local Roaring Fork Valley nonprofit, Stepping Stones. For each croissant/latte purchased from the Creamery and burrito purchased from Dos Gringos, FirstBank donated $5 to Stepping Stones. We are… Read More
Financial Self-Care Checklist for Challenging Times September 15, 2020 Challenging times can inspire us to strengthen community ties and support recovery efforts, together. They can also inspire people to evaluate their lives and take better care of themselves — 80 percent of Americans say they intend to incorporate self-care into their daily routines more regularly after COVID-19. Given the pandemic’s economic impact, it’s not… Read More
Latest Scam Alert: Card Fraud and What to Do If You are a Victim September 4, 2020 The Scam One of the most common scams today is card fraud, the unauthorized use of a credit or debit card to fraudulently obtain money or property. Fraudsters use multiple tactics to collect this information, including copying your card’s magnetic strip (known as skimming), intercepting your card in the mail, or using a strategy called “formjacking,” where… Read More
Everything You Need to Know About Buying a Home During a Pandemic August 31, 2020 Here’s a bit of good news just in time for the fall homebuying season: people are still buying and selling homes despite the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic. But successfully navigating this market is only possible if you know what to expect. Read on to learn a few things about finding your next home during this uniquely challenging time. … Read More
Highlighting National Black Business Month August 27, 2020 In honor of Black Business Month, we’re looking at a multitude of options for support Black-owned businesses this month and beyond. … Read More